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Thursday, 20 February 2025

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Enterprise Policy

Photo of Rose Conway-WalshRose Conway-Walsh (Mayo, Sinn Fein)
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28. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to provide an update on the Programme for Government commitment to develop an all-island innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6599/25]

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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InterTradeIreland has 25 years’ experience supporting businesses in both Ireland and Northern Ireland by providing a range of programmes and initiatives, assisting businesses with securing funding, capacity building, research and exploring their innovation potential.

The following programmes form part of InterTradeIreland's Innovation and Entrepreneurial supports and are designed to foster an all-island innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem, driving commercial success and economic growth across Ireland and Northern Ireland.

  • Business Explorer Programme:
  • Innovation Boost:
  • Synergy Programme:
  • TCI Annual Global Cluster Conference:
  • Horizon Europe and US-Ireland R&D Partnership:
  • Women Entrepreneurship:
  • Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition:
Through these programmes, InterTradeIreland is building a robust innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem that spans the entire island, driving economic growth and fostering collaboration across borders. These initiatives align with InterTradeIreland’s strategic vision to drive economic growth and foster a connected, innovative, and prosperous all-island economy.

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