{"id":7671,"date":"2023-09-11T09:01:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-11T08:01:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/?p=7671"},"modified":"2024-05-17T21:33:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T20:33:49","slug":"the-role-and-impact-of-collaboration-in-corporate-innovation-in-ireland-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/the-role-and-impact-of-collaboration-in-corporate-innovation-in-ireland-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The role and impact of collaboration in corporate innovation in Ireland 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"7671\" class=\"elementor elementor-7671\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-278b5301 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no 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elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bddd906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The role and impact of collaboration in corporate innovation in Ireland 2023<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e64f1e elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"78e64f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-5b276ce elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/2023\/09\/11\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text elementor-post-info__item elementor-post-info__item--type-date\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<time>September 11, 2023<\/time>\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f75326a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5f75326a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-368bd024\" data-id=\"368bd024\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f78ce4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f78ce4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The report &#8220;Bridging the Innovation Divide&#8221; p<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-a8ca00e ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-size ); font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); letter-spacing: var(--the7-base-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--the7-base-text-transform); word-spacing: normal;\">resents insights into the importance and performance of innovation within Irish businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Ireland\u2019s innovation ecosystem is evolving to enable open innovation between businesses of different sizes and at different stages of development.\u00a0 The Innovation Exchange is a unique initiative in Ireland bringing together large businesses with innovation needs and small businesses and start-ups with innovative solutions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c65f81 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4c65f81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-xl\" href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-Innovation-Exchange-Bridging-the-Innovation-Divide-Report.pdf\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Download the report here<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66115c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c66115c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #1a2e3c;\">The research summarised in this report should encourage us to be ambitious as well as confident about the potential for collaborative innovation and the willingness of large Irish businesses and growing Irish SMEs to work together to unlock the true potential that innovation can play in business development.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #1a2e3c;\">For further details or to speak to a member of The Innovation Exchange please email at<span style=\"color: #78be20;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@theinnovationexchange.ie\"><span style=\"color: #1a2e3c;\"><span style=\"color: #78be20;\">info@theinnovationexchange.ie<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-248a6ef9\" data-id=\"248a6ef9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-577fbd03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"577fbd03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/sustainability-showcase-bridging-the-gap-between-ambition-and-action\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sustainability-Showcase-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17464\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sustainability-Showcase-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sustainability-Showcase--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sustainability-Showcase--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sustainability-Showcase--768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/sustainability-showcase-bridging-the-gap-between-ambition-and-action\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSustainability Showcase: Bridging the Gap Between Ambition and Action\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Many businesses are struggling to meet growing demands for ESG data from supply chains, procurement teams, investors, and regulators. With sustainability reporting now a critical factor in winning contracts and staying competitive, we were pleased to launch our Sustainability Showcase\u202fon July 1st. This member-exclusive online event brought together sustainability leaders and decision-makers from organizations including Ballymaloe Foods, Expleo, Hanley Energy, OROKO Travel, and Cork County Council. They joined nine innovative Irish technology companies who showcased solutions designed to help organizations meet their sustainability, ESG, and net-zero ambitions. The event featured short, high-impact solution pitches, enabling decision-makers to quickly understand the technologies and services available to support ESG reporting and operational sustainability goals. Key TakeawaysThis session didn\u2019t just showcase forward-thinking and environmentally conscious solutions; it also highlighted the top recurring challenges in sustainability today:\ud83d\udfe2 Data Fragmentation and Accessibility:\u202fAlmost every speaker highlighted that while data exists, it is often trapped in disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or silos.\ud83d\udfe2 The Burden of Manual Processes:\u202fParticipants repeatedly mentioned that current methods are too slow, manual, and drain valuable resources.\ud83d\udfe2 Regulatory Complexity:\u202fThe pressure to comply with evolving legislation (like CSRD) without clear guidance was a major theme.\ud83d\udfe2 The &#8220;Reporting vs. Action&#8221; Gap:\u202fSeveral speakers argued that companies focus too much on the output (the report) rather than the operational changes needed to improve performance.\ud83d\udfe2 Skills Gaps:\u202fThere is a recurring lack of dedicated sustainability expertise, particularly in smaller organizations.\ud83d\udfe2 Supply Chain Engagement (Scope 3):\u202fCollecting accurate data from suppliers, especially SMEs, was identified as a specific bottleneck. Looking Ahead\u202fThis is just the beginning. We are dedicated to proactively supporting and accelerating Ireland\u2019s digital transformation in sustainability. With more exciting opportunities on the horizon in the coming months, stay tuned!<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17365 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-62 category-1 description-off\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/minister-dara-calleary-announces-skillnet-innovation-exchange-partnership-with-udaras-na-gaeltachta\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17369\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/UnaG-SIE-Launch-press-photo-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/minister-dara-calleary-announces-skillnet-innovation-exchange-partnership-with-udaras-na-gaeltachta\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMinister Dara Calleary announces Skillnet Innovation Exchange Partnership with \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Skillnet Ireland announces Skillnet Innovation Exchange Partnership with \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta Press release, June 2026: Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of Skillnet Innovation Exchange into the Gaeltacht in partnership with \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta.&nbsp; Skillnet Innovation Exchange provides support to businesses both large and small by connecting mid and large sized companies facing innovation challenges with digital solution providers that can fast-track innovation. The partnership between Skillnet Innovation Exchange and \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta will bolster the business community in Gaeltacht and regional areas. Minister Dara Calleary said: \u201cThis partnership demonstrates the power of regional collaboration in driving national competitiveness, bringing together enterprise agencies, industry leaders, SMEs and innovation stakeholders to address real business challenges and unlock new commercial opportunities. By connecting innovative solution providers with larger organisations, Skillnet Innovation Exchange will help businesses in regional and Gaeltacht areas access new markets, build strategic partnerships and accelerate growth.\u201d Ken Finnegan, Chief Strategy Officer, Skillnet Ireland, said: \u201cThis partnership of Skillnet Innovation Exchange and \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta will deliver significant advantages for local businesses, extending access to a proven innovation model that enables solution providers to connect directly with larger corporations, develop new capabilities and unlock growth opportunities.\u201d The nationwide expansion of the national initiative offers more solution provider access to a wide range of benefits, including access to a readymade sales pipeline, upskilling and collaboration opportunities with large corporations. Since launching in 2022, Skillnet Innovation Exchange has delivered \u20ac5 million in SME deal flow, supported 80 corporate challenges resulting in more than 40 signed deals, and established a strong nationwide partner network that underpins a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Conor Carmody, Director, Skillnet Innovation Exchange, said: \u201cAt Skillnet Innovation Exchange, we help organisations unlock growth through digital transformation, AI adoption, and sustainability innovation. We\u2019re delighted to launch our partnership with \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta to build new, impactful relationships with businesses in the region, while showcasing exceptional talent and supporting companies as they scale.\u201d&nbsp; Tom\u00e1s \u00d3 S\u00edoch\u00e1in, Chief Executive Officer, \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta, added: \u201c\u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta supports businesses in developing new markets, technologies, products and strategic alliances through research and development. Gaeltacht companies span a range of commercial sectors including \u2013 life sciences, ICT, tourism, fish processing and aquaculture, renewable energy, food, niche manufacturing, audio visual and digital media, arts and crafts. To this end, Skillnet Innovation Exchange is a perfect partner for us, as it supports our key focus which is creating new jobs, products and services in Gaeltacht and beyond.\u201d To date, more than 2,100 scaling solution providers &amp; corporates have engaged with Skillnet Innovation Exchange, demonstrating a significant appetite for the initiative. Since its formation, the national marketplace for innovation has responded to numerous innovation challenges from companies such as InterSport Elverys, Horse Sport Ireland, Ryanair, Glanbia and many more.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Since 2022, Skillnet Innovation Exchange has successfully partnered with regional hubs throughout the country, such as Platform 94 in Galway, Republic of Work in Cork City, The Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen Co Cork, The Mill, Drogheda, the RDI Hub in Kerry, and GreenTech HQ in Enniscorthy. Scale-ups and corporates in the region are being encouraged by Skillnet Innovation Exchange to sign up at&nbsp;www.theinnovationexchange.ie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ENDS For media queries contact: Valerie@theinnovationexchange.ie Notes for Editors\u202f&nbsp; About Skillnet Innovation Exchange Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange&nbsp;is Ireland\u2019s&nbsp;innovation marketplace, bringing together&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;digital&nbsp;solution providers and corporates with&nbsp;real digital&nbsp;transformation&nbsp;challenges. The Innovation Exchange creates a trusted environment where solution providers can access a qualified sales pipeline,&nbsp;opportunities to pitch&nbsp;directly&nbsp;to&nbsp;decision-makers, and build lasting commercial relationships, supported by&nbsp;tailored&nbsp;training. Corporates such as Ryanair,&nbsp;VHI and&nbsp;Glanbia&nbsp;benefit&nbsp;from access to a diverse innovation ecosystem, fresh thinking&nbsp;&amp; talent&nbsp;and proven&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;partners who can support organisational change and growth. A nationwide partner network&nbsp;and national partners such as Sport Ireland and Research Ireland&nbsp;underpin collaboration, knowledge sharing and scalable, sustainable innovation.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; About \u00dadar\u00e1s na Gaeltachta About&nbsp;Skillnet Ireland&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of the Government of Ireland, responsible for advancing the competitiveness, productivity, and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development. Skillnet Ireland partners with 57 industry bodies, supporting over 24,000 businesses and more than 90,000 trainees annually, through its 70 Skillnet Business Networks and five National Initiatives, across most sectors and all regions in Ireland. Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. To learn more about Skillnet Ireland visit www.skillnetireland.ie Skillnet Business Network search tool: https:\/\/www.skillnetireland.ie\/our-networks\/<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17318 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-62 category-1 description-off\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/minister-james-lawless-announces-skillnet-innovation-exchange-expansion-in-co-meath\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17320\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skillnet-Innovation-Exhange-Meath-Expansion-Launch-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/minister-james-lawless-announces-skillnet-innovation-exchange-expansion-in-co-meath\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tMinister James Lawless announces Skillnet Innovation Exchange Expansion in Co Meath\u00a0\u00a0\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Skillnet&nbsp;Ireland launches&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange to support businesses in Co Meath&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Press release, 11th June 2026:&nbsp;Minister for Further&nbsp;and&nbsp;Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced the latest regional expansion of&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange in Co Meath through its regional partner, The Mill Enterprise Hub.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange provides support to businesses both large and small by connecting mid and&nbsp;large sized&nbsp;companies facing innovation challenges with digital solution providers that can fast-track innovation. The partnership between&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange and The Mill Enterprise Hub will bolster the business community in Co Meath and the wider region, as a centre for innovation, technology, and business excellence.&nbsp;&nbsp; Minister James Lawless&nbsp;said: \u201cSupporting innovation and strengthening regional economies are key priorities for Government.&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;delighted that&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange is extending its reach and influence into Co Meath and in doing so, helping businesses across the region to access new opportunities, innovate and build valuable commercial connections. By creating stronger links between SME solution providers and larger organisations,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange is helping to accelerate business growth, enhance competitiveness and support sustainable economic development across Ireland.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mark Jordan, Chief Executive,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Ireland,&nbsp;said: \u201cThe expansion of&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange in Co Meath will deliver significant advantages for local businesses, extending access to a proven innovation model that enables solution providers to connect directly with larger corporations, develop new capabilities and unlock growth opportunities. I encourage local SMEs and larger companies in the region to engage with the&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange and take advantage of the many benefits it offers.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp; The nationwide expansion of the national initiative offers more solution provider access to a wide range of benefits, including access to a readymade sales pipeline,&nbsp;upskilling&nbsp;and collaboration opportunities with large corporations. Since launching in 2022,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange has delivered \u20ac5 million in SME deal flow, supported 80 corporate challenges resulting in more than 40 signed deals, and&nbsp;established&nbsp;a strong nationwide partner network that underpins a vibrant innovation ecosystem.&nbsp;&nbsp; Conor Carmody, Director,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange, said: \u201cAt&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange, we help organisations unlock growth through digital transformation, AI adoption, and sustainability innovation.&nbsp;We\u2019re&nbsp;delighted to continue our partnership with The Mill Enterprise Hub and to build new, impactful relationships with businesses across Co Meath, while&nbsp;showcasing&nbsp;exceptional talent and supporting companies as they scale.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ronan Whitty, CEO, The Mill Enterprise Hub,&nbsp;added:&nbsp;\u201cThe ethos at The Mill Enterprise Hub is making connections for start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, corporates and enterprises to create, digitalise,&nbsp;innovate&nbsp;and scale businesses. To this end,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange is a perfect partner for us, as it supports our key focus which is creating new jobs,&nbsp;products&nbsp;and services in Co Meath and beyond.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp; To date, more than 2,100 scaling solution providers &amp; corporates have engaged with&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange,&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;a significant appetite for the initiative. Since its formation, the national marketplace for innovation has responded to&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;innovation challenges from companies such as&nbsp;InterSport&nbsp;Elverys, Horse Sport Ireland, Ryanair, Glanbia and many more.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp; Since 2022,&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange has successfully partnered with regional hubs throughout the country, such as Republic of Work in Cork City, The Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen Co Cork, Platform 94 in Galway, The Mill, Drogheda, the RDI Hub in Kerry, and GreenTech HQ in Enniscorthy.&nbsp;&nbsp; Scale-ups and corporates in the region are being encouraged by&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange to sign up at\u202fwww.theinnovationexchange.ie.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp; ENDS&nbsp;&nbsp; For media queries contact:&nbsp; Valerie@theinnovationexchange.ie Notes for Editors\u202f\u202f&nbsp; About&nbsp;Skillnet Innovation Exchange\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp; Skillnet\u202fInnovation Exchange\u202fis Ireland\u2019s\u202finnovation marketplace, bringing&nbsp;together\u202fambitious\u202fdigital\u202fsolution providers and corporates with\u202freal&nbsp;digital\u202ftransformation\u202fchallenges. The Innovation Exchange creates a trusted environment where solution providers can access a qualified sales pipeline,\u202fopportunities to pitch\u202fdirectly\u202fto\u202fdecision-makers, and build lasting commercial relationships, supported by\u202ftailored\u202ftraining. Corporates such as Ryanair,\u202fVHI and\u202fGlanbia\u202fbenefit\u202ffrom access to a diverse innovation ecosystem, fresh thinking\u202f&amp; talent\u202fand proven\u202fcollaboration\u202fpartners who can support organisational change and growth. A nationwide partner network\u202fand national partners such as Sport Ireland and Research Ireland\u202funderpin collaboration, knowledge sharing and scalable, sustainable innovation.\u202f&nbsp;\u202f\u202f&nbsp; About The Mill Enterprise Hub&nbsp;&nbsp; The Mill Enterprise Hub is the leading innovation hub for startups and scaling companies in the&nbsp;North East&nbsp;of Ireland. Based in Drogheda, The Mill provides high-quality co-working spaces, mentoring, training programmes, and access to funding supports. It fosters a collaborative ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to grow sustainable businesses. As a key regional partner of the&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Innovation Exchange, The Mill connects scaling companies with enterprise-ready solutions, expert guidance, and valuable networking opportunities across Louth, Meath, Cavan,&nbsp;Monaghan&nbsp;and Kildare. Through strategic partnerships and a strong community focus, The Mill plays a pivotal role in driving regional economic growth and innovation. Learn more at\u202fwww.themilldrogheda.ie.&nbsp; About&nbsp;Skillnet Ireland&nbsp;\u202f\u202f&nbsp;Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of the Government of Ireland, responsible for advancing the competitiveness, productivity, and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development.&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Ireland partners with 57 industry bodies, supporting over 26,000 businesses and more than 97,000 trainees annually, through its 70&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Business&nbsp;Networks and five National Initiatives,&nbsp;across most sectors and all regions in Ireland.\u202fSkillnet&nbsp;Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp; To learn more about&nbsp;Skillnet&nbsp;Ireland visit&nbsp;www.skillnetireland.ie\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;Skillnet Business Network search tool:&nbsp;https:\/\/www.skillnetireland.ie\/our-networks\/\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;\u202f\u202f&nbsp; Facebook: @SkillnetIreland\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;Twitter: @SkillnetIreland\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;LinkedIn:&nbsp;www.linkedin.com\/company\/skillnetireland\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-17323 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news tag-62 category-1 description-off\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/what-does-it-take-for-an-aviation-startup-to-stand-out-in-a-crowded-market\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-17324\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_8738-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/theinnovationexchange.ie\/ga\/what-does-it-take-for-an-aviation-startup-to-stand-out-in-a-crowded-market\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tWhat does it take for an aviation startup to stand out in a crowded market?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Our own Conor Carmody joined a fireside chat at the APEX FTE EMEA Ancillary &amp; Retailing Startup Pitch Session, where he had the opportunity to hear from an impressive line-up of innovators including 22North by Phonon, AEROMOND Group, biztribution, Movmo, Passtination, Platform 195 and Skyfood Airport Delivery. Reflecting on the pitches and the wider aviation innovation landscape, several themes emerged: Looking at the wider Irish startup ecosystem, Conor highlighted the strength of the innovation infrastructure available to founders, from Enterprise Ireland supports to innovation hubs and accelerators across the country. With more than \u20ac1 billion raised by Irish startups and AI underpinning innovation across sectors, Ireland continues to produce ambitious companies with strong IP and global scaling potential. One thing remains constant in aviation: safety is paramount. The startups that can combine innovation, commercial value and operational reliability will be best positioned to succeed. Most importantly, there was no shortage of great ideas in the room. 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