As we close out 2025, we are proud of the ambition, collaboration, and real-world impact demonstrated across the Skillnet Innovation Exchange network. From landmark deals and regional expansion to new industry-led initiatives, this year has shown what’s possible when industry, innovators, and researchers come together with purpose. Thank you to our members, partners, and collaborators…
Skillnet Innovation Exchange, Ireland’s marketplace for innovation, has launched Digital for Sustainability — an industry-led initiative designed to help Irish businesses meet the growing demand from large customers and procurement teams for reliable sustainability data. As sustainability reporting becomes a critical factor in winning contracts and maintaining competitiveness, Digital for Sustainability leverages Skillnet Innovation Exchange’s…
Press release, Dublin, 23 October 2025: A new report from Skillnet Innovation Exchange has revealed that the national initiative, which provides support to businesses both large and small by connecting larger companies facing innovation challenges with SMEs that can fast-track solutions, has generated over €5 million in SME deal flow since it was launched in February 2022. The…
Cavan, 19th August, 2025:Today, Skillnet Innovation Exchange is pleased to announce a significant milestone with the signing of a contract worth €800,000 between Nuálach Automation based in Cavan, and The Nestbox Egg Company in county Monaghan. The Nestbox Egg company, which handles approximately five million eggs every week, was seeking to improve efficiencies to build,…
There was a fantastic turnout at the Thrive Centre of Business Excellence in Navan last week, where local business leaders, innovators, and partners came together to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping Irish enterprises on September 30th. Hosted in partnership with The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda, the event delivered a blend of practical advice, thought leadership, and…
Skillnet Ireland launches Skillnet Innovation Exchange to support businesses in Co Cavan Press release, 13 June 2025: Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment with special responsibility for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, Niamh Smyth TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of Skillnet Innovation Exchange in Co Cavan…
At The Innovation Exchange, we understand that upskilling is essential—especially for scaling businesses. That’s why we’ve created a powerful suite of supports designed to help ambitious technology companies scale faster and smarter. The Innovation Exchange connects scaling solution providers with large corporates seeking digital transformation. But it’s much more than just a deal-making platform. For…
Skillnet Ireland launches Skillnet Innovation Exchange in the Munster region as part of its continuing nationwide expansion Press release, May 23rd, 2025: The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has announced a new partnership between Skillnet Innovation Exchange and the Republic of Work to further bolster Cork as a centre for innovation, technology, and business excellence. Speaking at…
Following the success of our Digital for Sport national initiative, we continued to look for broader opportunities to accelerate Ireland’s digital transformation. This led us to the launch of our second national initiative in partnership with Research Ireland —Discovery Exchange—in October 2024. Partnering for Change Developed in partnership with Research Ireland, Discovery Exchange connects industry…
The past six months have been an exciting and productive period at the Innovation Exchange. Here’s a look at the highlights from the first half of 2025: So far in 2025, we’ve published 14 innovation challenges across a wide range of sectors—including construction, healthcare, travel, and more. These challenges ranged from data cleansing and multi-system…