{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"The Innovation Exchange","provider_url":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga","title":"Driving Collaboration for Impact: Discovery Exchange Update - The Innovation Exchange","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"hTD30zMMAs\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/driving-collaboration-for-impact-discovery-exchange-update\/\">Driving Collaboration for Impact: Discovery Exchange Update<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/driving-collaboration-for-impact-discovery-exchange-update\/embed\/#?secret=hTD30zMMAs\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Driving Collaboration for Impact: Discovery Exchange Update&#8221; &#8212; The Innovation Exchange\" data-secret=\"hTD30zMMAs\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-1.png","thumbnail_width":903,"thumbnail_height":507,"description":"Following the success of our Digital for Sport national initiative, we continued to look for broader opportunities to accelerate Ireland\u2019s digital transformation. This led us to the launch of our second national initiative in partnership with Research Ireland \u2014Discovery Exchange\u2014in October 2024.&nbsp; Partnering for Change&nbsp; Developed in partnership with Research Ireland, Discovery Exchange connects industry Leaders with researchers funded under the National Challenge Fund. This is a \u20ac65 million research fund established through the Government of Ireland\u2019s National Recovery and Resilience Plan and supported by the EU\u2019s Recovery and Resilience Facility.&nbsp; This collaboration is about more than funding\u2014the aim of Discovery Exchange is to facilitate a collaborative approach between Industry and researchers to developing innovative solutions to tackle them.&nbsp; Our launch event in Oct 2025 brought together over 250 delegates, focused on exploring new mindsets, innovative approaches, and collaborative processes needed to address the pressing challenges of the green transition and digital transformation. More than just a one-off event, Discovery Exchange is developing into a process of innovation and collaboration between researchers and industry leaders.&nbsp; Where Are We Now? Fast forward to 2025, and the initiative is gathering momentum. This year we hosted two pitch events providing participating research teams with the opportunity to present their ideas to investors and industry leaders.&nbsp; The Discovery Exchange is aimed at Research teams in the Grow Phase of their life cycle and across 2025 we will work with 30 Teams. At this stage, they are focused on advancing their prototypes and clearly demonstrating how their solutions can create tangible societal or economic value.&nbsp; Building Pitching Confidence&nbsp; Recognising the importance of strong communication, we hosted a Delivering a Winning Pitch workshop led by Dr. Maria Coakley. These workshops took place over the course of a full day session day and offer participants the opportunity to develop key skills in the pitch process. Pitch Prep &amp; Industry Feedback&nbsp; The next step in the process was to ensure teams were pitch ready. We hosted a Pitch Preparation Sessions with Sinead O&#8217;Riordan and Kevin O\u2019Donnell from the Innovation Exchange team. Acting as industry representatives, Sinead and Kevin provided in-depth feedback on each pitch\u2014from content and slide design to time management and delivery.&nbsp; The result? Nearly all teams made meaningful changes to improve their pitch before stepping in front of industry stakeholders.&nbsp; Showcasing Game-Changing Innovation&nbsp; On Pitch Day each team presented for eight minutes and showcased groundbreaking innovations across a wide spectrum:&nbsp; Each pitch represented not just a promising project, but a potential leap forward in solving complex, high-impact societal challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp; What\u2019s Next?&nbsp; At the Innovation Exchange, our goal is to empower and support the next generation of Irish innovators. Discovery Exchange is not just a programme\u2014it\u2019s a step towards collaborative, challenge-driven innovation.&nbsp; Stay tuned as we continue to support these exceptional teams on their journey from research to real-world impact.&nbsp;"}