How can we help?

Search

Skillnet Innovation Exchange

Join an ecosystem of innovative companies to fast-track business solutions

Skillnet Innovation Exchange is a skills marketplace that connects large businesses facing innovation challenges to ambitious Irish SMEs with the talent that can fast-track solutions.

Who is it for?

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a scaling technology SME company that need an instant sales pipeline as well as access to key decision makers, market intelligence and the capability to sell to large corporates.
  • You are a large company looking for access to Ireland’s most talented solutions providers and to collaborations that accelerate digital transformation.

What do you get?

A large company with an innovation challenge, explains the challenge to selected SMEs, which then have the opportunity to provide a solution. When a successful solution to the challenge is selected by the corporate partner, a deal is completed between the two businesses.


What can it be used for?

Large companies can access intel, feedback and solutions from skilled Irish companies, while SME companies with a skilled workforce, can avail of the opportunity to make a sale, cultivate a contact, and gain an insight into the needs of large companies. SMEs will also benefit through the process of developing the capability to perform a sales pitch to a large business. 


Get your personalise consultation
Need advice? Speak with one of our expert Hub advisors to learn more about this support and discover how it could benefit your business.
Success
We have received your request for a callback.
One of our consultants will get back to you within one business day with personalised guidance. We look forward to speaking with you.

Discover support stories that relate to your business needs

Inclusive approaches to recruitment six
Published 18 September 2025
Read this support story
irfu-pic-jpg-data
Content Hub Single Page test fin FIXED
Published 18 September 2025
Read this support story
Domestic Home Hero [Picture]_data
Inclusive approaches to recruitment
Published 18 September 2025
Read this support story
frame-hero-png-data
Visit our Content Hub