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02/12/2014
2,000 Converge For First National Innovation Showcase
Over 2,000 entrepreneurs, industry representatives and researchers from across Ireland are meeting today at the first national Innovation Showcase in the National Convention Centre Dublin.
The event is organised by Enterprise Ireland on behalf of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation in close co-operation with IDA Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said: "Driving innovation and research within enterprise is a national priority and is a key part of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs.
"We are determined to open up our research system to industry so that companies can develop new products and services and ultimately create jobs. There are a range of ways in which businesses can benefit from our national innovation system – including plugging into existing relevant research, forming partnerships with Centres, placing a post-Doctoral student in their company and availing of an Innovation Voucher from EI.
"In this way we can ensure that our innovation spend is focused on commercial outcomes – and we can turn good ideas into good jobs."
Potential investors amongst the 2,000 strong attendance will be able to hear 13 investor-ready 'big ideas' from the people behind new companies spun-out of Higher Education Institutes with the support of Enterprise Ireland.
Speakers at the event include Stefan Lindegaard, an internationally renowned expert on the topic of open innovation and Dr Nicola Millard, a customer experience futurologist who currently works with BT's Global Innovation Team.
(IT/JP)
The event is organised by Enterprise Ireland on behalf of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation in close co-operation with IDA Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said: "Driving innovation and research within enterprise is a national priority and is a key part of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs.
"We are determined to open up our research system to industry so that companies can develop new products and services and ultimately create jobs. There are a range of ways in which businesses can benefit from our national innovation system – including plugging into existing relevant research, forming partnerships with Centres, placing a post-Doctoral student in their company and availing of an Innovation Voucher from EI.
"In this way we can ensure that our innovation spend is focused on commercial outcomes – and we can turn good ideas into good jobs."
Potential investors amongst the 2,000 strong attendance will be able to hear 13 investor-ready 'big ideas' from the people behind new companies spun-out of Higher Education Institutes with the support of Enterprise Ireland.
Speakers at the event include Stefan Lindegaard, an internationally renowned expert on the topic of open innovation and Dr Nicola Millard, a customer experience futurologist who currently works with BT's Global Innovation Team.
(IT/JP)
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