Funding Innovation Workshop for SME’s
June 11th, 10:30 – 13:00, TSI Building, as part of IVI Summit 2025
Join us for an engaging event focused on innovation and business growth for startups and SMEs looking to scale their businesses. We will explore the supports available for Irish business to turn their innovative ideas to working solutions.
The agenda includes insights on navigating Irish government business supports, a workshop on rapid prototyping using design thinking, and case studies highlighting successful funding journeys. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on protecting intellectual property and strategies for transitioning from lab to market.
The event will also feature interactive Q&A sessions with speakers, allowing for deeper discussions on the topics presented. A networking lunch will follow, fostering connections and collaboration among participants.
10:00am
Coffee / Networking with Poster Display on IVI Research Topics
10:30am
Welcome & Objectives
Paul Heynen
IVI Operations Manager
10:40am
Navigating Irish Government Business Supports to expand or start your business
Phyllis Donohoe
Kildare Local Enterprise Office
10:55am
Rapid Prototyping: Using Design Thinking to Kickstart your Idea
Indudhara Havaldar
Design Lead at Rethink Redesign
11:10am
Funding Journey Case Study #1: From Vouchers to PSSF
Caraldine Nolan
CEO & Founder at NutraVerse
11:25am
Q & A With Speakers
11:40am
Funding Journey Case Study #2: Nines PV
Edward Duffy
CEO & Founder at Nines PV
12:00
Protecting What You Build: Practical IP for SMEs
Joe Doyle
IP Manager at Enterprise Ireland
12:15
From Lab to Market: Leveraging MaynoothWorks
Peter Conlon
MaynoothWorks Director
