Interested in learning the latest business innovation techniques from industry experts? InterTradeIreland has just launched ‘Innovation Station’, a new series of innovation podcasts which will feature international thought leaders in the field of innovation, sharing their experiences and insights with small businesses on how to succeed in the current economic climate.

Tracworx, a medical software company from Limerick and Atlantic Photonic Solutions (APS), an electronics firm from Mayo have been crowned Overall Winner and Best New Start company at this year's Seedcorn finals in Dublin, taking home cash prizes of €100k and €50k respectively.

If you own a business there are actions that you can take now to protect your supply chains so that you are ready for Brexit. InterTradeIreland has created FREE bitesize supply chain supports to help you identify where your key risks are and why you should start mapping your supply chain. 

InterTradeIreland’s annual Venture Capital Conference returns to Belfast.  Once again bringing together in one room for one day the island’s new and growing companies seeking investment along with all of the funds and individuals on the island with money to invest. Book early to avail of the early bird rate.

The Co-Innovate Programme are open for applications from SMEs who would like to develop a new product / process / service or system.  Co-Innovate facilitate a three way partnership between SMEs, academic institutes and project managers to deliver a 12 month research and innovation project.  Not only will we pay for a recruitment campaign to help you hire a project manager to deliver the project, we also offer up to 50% funding towards the Project Manager's salary as well as 28 days of academic consultancy support.  Contact Carolyne Murphy for more information.

Through our Acumen programme Belfast based NOW Group has been supported to roll out the JAM Card in Ireland, recently launching across all public transport in Ireland in partnership with the National Transport Authority.

'The JAM Card' allows people with a learning disability or a communication barrier to indicate easily and discreetly that they might need ‘Just A Minute’ when accessing public transport.

In this month's blog, our Funding for Growth team review this year's Seedcorn competition and examine why the Seedcorn process is invaluable for early stage and new start companies seeking investment.

As 2019 comes to a close, Mailchimp look back on the lessons learned from customers over the past year and offer up insights that will help make 2020 the best year yet for your small business. 

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