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IRDG Innovation Skillnet

National multi-sector network delivering research and innovation training to help companies build in-house innovation capability.

Operates Ireland-wide · 7 listed services

What they do

IRDG Innovation Skillnet, launched in 2023 and delivered by the Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG), is a multi-sector business network providing upskilling in research and innovation expertise for companies nationwide. Building on IRDG's role since 1992 as a business-led innovation network, the Skillnet offers ready-to-implement, industry-relevant courses designed to help innovation teams save money and time compared with sourcing training independently while enhancing their skills and knowledge. It is intended for companies of all sizes seeking to strengthen their innovation capability and grow through more effective research and development practices. Programmes and events are listed on the network's dedicated training site, and businesses can also connect through IRDG's own site. To take the next step, a company contacts the network manager to discuss suitable programmes, or reviews the programmes and events section online to identify and book relevant innovation training for its team.

IRDG Innovation Skillnet lists 7 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers training, network, advisory support, programme. It addresses grow and scale, mentoring and advice, skills and training, hiring and people, innovation and r&d, productivity and lean, standards and compliance, networking and 1 other recorded support needs. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.

Business support information

Where they operate

Recorded as available Ireland-wide.

Types of support available

Listed provision includes training, network, advisory support, programme.

Who the support is for

Business stages
Established, Scaling
Company sizes
1–9 people, 10–49 people, 50–249 people, 250+ people
Sectors
Multi-sector, Research and Development, Innovation
Audiences
Companies of all sizes seeking innovation capability, Innovation and R&D teams

Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.

Access and eligibility

No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.

Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.

The same conditions also apply to 6 further services listed below.

Check access with IRDG Innovation Skillnet

Services and programmes (7)

Source and review