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Skillnet and IDA collaborate on Disruptive Innovation programme

/ 15th September 2022 /
Fionn Thompson

Skillnet and IDA Ireland have launched a new Disruptive Innovation programme which aims to improve the partnership between multinationals and Irish SMEs in digital, disruptive and sustainable technology solutions. 

Through IDA Ireland’s Disruptive Technologies Partnering Portal and Skillnet’s The Innovation Exchange, the programme aims to better align indigenous SMEs with the needs and requirements of large multinationals. 

The DTPP system is an online searchable platform that profiles a company’s capability and capacity, as well as its needs in digital or disruptive technologies, making it easier for SMEs to connect directly.

Additionally, Skillnet’s Innovation Exchange will provide a framework whereby multinationals can ‘voice their challenges and needs’, which gives Irish SMEs the chance to ‘present solutions to accelerate innovation within both the large and smaller firms’.

Also included in this programme is mentoring and training for smaller SMEs to ensure they’re ready to provide this service. 

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Michael Lohan at IDA Ireland commented: “Irish companies are innovative and smart and are supporting our multinational community to thrive and innovate in Ireland. This is a very exciting initiative and adds huge value to the DTPP.”

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Skillnet says it will invest €5m over the next five years into the Innovation Exchange

Skillnet Ireland’s chief strategic officer Mark Jordan added: “ The Innovation Exchange has been very powerful in connecting large firms seeking business solutions with SMEs that can provide them."

Skillnet says it will invest €5m over the next five years into the Innovation Exchange, while IDA Ireland will continue to offer free access to the DTPP for companies, as well as various other supports.

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