Innovation-Led Growth with Ireland's Catalyst for SMEs
Ireland has world-class supports and Pathway to Innovate ensures expanding SMEs engage with this ecosystem strategically, confidently and at the right time.
At its core, Pathway to Innovatedelivers real value through tailored Access: access to the right people, access to the right supports, access to funding pathways, access to the wider ecosystem.
Diangnose – Connect -Evolve
Diagnose – Innovation Clinics
Half-day, in-person. Held at regional hubs across Ireland. Intimate group setting with peers.
Connect – Peer + Expert-led Support
Connect with a dedicated point of contact to support your journey. Work with experienced facilitators and fellow SME owners facing similar challenges.
Evolve – Walk away with
Your personalised 90-day plan with a direct point of contact and introductions to other pathways and external support agencies.
Innovate & Sustain – Connect to what’s next
Your clinic links directly to the wider ecosystem and for those ready, the Strategic Programm.
Turning Ambition into Action
Pathway to Innovate equips established, growth-oriented SMEs (typically 3+ years operating, €1m+ revenue, 10–50 employees) with the clarity, structure, and connections needed to embed innovation at the core of their business strategy.
Build Your 90-Day Growth Plan
If you’re serious about growing your business, it starts with a plan, a focused, practical 90-day action plan tailored to your priorities.
Diagnose
Kick off your journey by diagnosing what really matters. In this hands-on, expert-led clinic, you’ll clarify your key challenges, uncover immediate opportunities, and define a clear
roadmap for the next 90 days. You’ll leave with practical direction and a sharper understanding of where to focus.
Evolve with a 90 Day Plan
Turn your priorities into action with a customised 90-day plan, backed by a dedicated expert who keeps you on track and connects you to the right supports and external partners to accelerate progress.
Connect with the Right Supports
Resilience. Competitiveness. Growth.
These are not outcomes by chance — they are built through deliberate innovation. Ireland has world-class supports across Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), Skillnet Business Networks and others.
Pathway to Innovate ensures expanding SMEs engage with this ecosystem strategically, confidently and at the right time.
Leadership and Ecosystem Strength
Pathway to Innovate is led by senior leaders with deep, extensive commercial and innovation experience. With expertise spanning high-growth SMEs, multinationals, and national support structures including Skillnet Innovation Exchange and IRDG, they combine practical insight in commercial strategy, partnership development, ecosystem building, and innovation execution.
This ensures Pathway to Innovate helps SMEs confidently navigate Ireland’s innovation ecosystem, connect with enterprise partners, and turn innovation ambition into tangible growth.
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