{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The Innovation Exchange","provider_url":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga","title":"2025 Wrapped - The Innovation Exchange","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"TiRCpT6nja\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/2025-wrapped\/\">2025 Wrapped<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/2025-wrapped\/embed\/#?secret=TiRCpT6nja\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;2025 Wrapped&#8221; &#8212; The Innovation Exchange\" data-secret=\"TiRCpT6nja\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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From landmark deals and regional expansion to new industry-led initiatives, this year has shown what\u2019s possible when industry, innovators, and researchers come together with purpose. Thank you to our members, partners, and collaborators for driving this momentum\u2014we\u2019re excited to build on it in 2026. Check out this 2025 Skillnet Innovation Exchange summary message from our Programme Director, Conor Carmody. None of this would be possible without the continued support of our regional partners\u2014Platform94, RDI Hub, Ludgate Hub, Republic of Work, GreentechHQ, and The Mill Enterprise Hub Drogheda. Thank you for your collaboration and commitment throughout 2025. Deals Largest Deal to Date A major milestone: the signing of an \u20ac800,000 contract between two of our members: Nu\u00e1lach Automation (Cavan) and The Nest Box Egg Company (Monaghan). Read more here. Regional Expansion Skillnet Innovation Exchange announces Southern expansion in Cork to Support Businesses. Read more here. Minister Niamh Smyth announces Skillnet Innovation Exchange Expansion in Co Cavan. Read more here. Industry Initiatives Launched in October 2025, Digital for Sustainability is already delivering results. Ballymaloe Foods published the first Digital for Sustainability challenge, and we\u2019re delighted to share that less than six weeks later, a contract has been awarded. The winning solution came from Reverve, whose energy-monitoring solution perfectly met Ballymaloe\u2019s needs. We were pleased to welcome Guaranteed Irish as our first Digital for Sustainability partner. As one of Ireland\u2019s most trusted business organisations, representing over 2,000 Irish businesses, Guaranteed Irish brings a strong national network and a clear commitment to sustainable and responsible business growth. Delivered in partnership with\u00a0Research Ireland\u00a0under the National Challenge Fund, Discovery Exchange is designed to spark meaningful collaboration\u2014creating a structured space for industry leaders and researchers to connect, share insights, and explore opportunities to co-develop solutions to Ireland\u2019s most pressing societal challenges. This year, we completed three cohorts, engaging 84 participants across 28 National Challenge Fund research teams. Milestones Skillnet Innovation Exchange Facilitates \u20ac5 Million in Deals Done A major highlight of the year was the launch of the Skillnet Innovation Exchange Impact Report, showcasing the tangible progress achieved since inception. Read more here. We hosted our first Innovation Summit in Galway, welcoming almost 200 innovators and entrepreneurs.\u00a0\u00a0Watch Innovation Summit Summary here."}