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< Go Back Supporting start-ups through the Donegal Digital Innovation Date: 06 March 2023 Time: 15:00 - 16:00 Status: In Workplan

Aim of Event

Engage with digital SMEs and start-ups in the county to assist them innovating, progressing on their digital transformation strategies and adopting Industry 4.0 solutions.

Description

Local Enterprise Week 2023 - Donegal Digital session

Are you a digital technology start-up aiming to stablish or develop your business in one of the Donegal Digital Innovation Hubs network? Learn how DIHs can support start-ups to facilitate their growth. Listen to experts on the field and be inspired to take the leap!

Refreshments will be served.

Draft Agenda

06 March 2023 15:00 - 16:00

Time

Item

Responsibility

15:00

Introduction

Welcome to the Donegal Digital led session.

Dr. Margaret Quinn, Programme Manager, ERNACT Network

15:10

Leah Fairman, National Hubs Executive at Western Development Commission

Leah’s position gives her a nationwide view of the role of Digital Innovation Hubs in our start-up ecosystem. Learn more about 'Connected Hubs', an initiative of the Government of Ireland, which is creating since 2020 a network of 400 hubs under the 'Our Rural Future' programme.

Ms. Leah Fairman, Western Development Commission

15:20

Mícheál Ó Duibhir, Development Officer at Údarás na Gaeltachta

Mícheál is responsible for the development the Digital Economy in the Gaeltacht regions and the development of the national gteic digital hub network. He has headhunted Senior and Executive level Finance and IT professionals in an international capacity for over ten years.

Mr. Micheál Ó Duibhir, Manager @ gteic Gaoth Dobhair, Údarás na Gaeltachta

15:30

Anne Marie McLaughlin, Innovation Manager at The ii

Anne Marie is dedicated to ensuring that The ii plays a key role in driving the whole community forward, by providing a focal point for supporting new innovative start-ups, promoting digitalisation of existing businesses, increasing access to emerging technologies, and showcasing Inishowen as an innovative and dynamic digital-based community.

Ms. Anne Marie Mc Laughlin, Innovation Manager, ERNACT Network

15:40

Evelyn Smith, Senior Development Adviser, Entrepreneurship and HPSU Operations at Enterprise Ireland

Evelyn works with early-stage companies, entrepreneurs and stakeholders in the eco-system. With over 20 years experience with Enterprise Ireland, she is an expert in company and market development roles across a range of areas including public procurement, corporate marketing, HPSU and industrial technologies.

Ms Evelyn Smith, Senior Development Adviser, Enterprise Ireland

16:00

Final discussion

Q&A session with the audience.

Dr. Margaret Quinn, Programme Manager, ERNACT Network