InterTradeIreland

InterTradeIreland We are the all-island economic development agency. In addition, over 3,000 jobs have been created or sustained through our programmes.

We connect and help businesses across the island to trade cross-border, collaborate, innovate and attract investment Since inception, we have helped more than 25,000 companies with cross-border information and business services and over 6,000 SMEs have participated on our trade and innovation programmes. As a result, in excess of £700 million worth of business value been generated with additional returns forecasted as projects complete and benefits are realised.

NEWS | Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade announce funding for Shared Island Industrial Sustainability...
23/06/2026

NEWS | Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade announce funding for Shared Island Industrial Sustainability Challenge Fund

InterTradeIreland welcomes today’s announcement from the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Helen McEntee that €20m has been pledged to the Shared Island Industrial Sustainability Challenge Fund, with a further €6m being provided by the lead economic development agencies, Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland.

The fund, which follows on from the success of the Sustainability Capital Grant Scheme, will support first-of-its-kind industrial sustainability projects across the island in areas of Flexible Industrial Electrification, Hard-to-Abate Climate Tech, Water Efficiency and Circularity, Resource Efficiency and the Bioeconomy.

We look forward to continuing our partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland to deploy this innovative fund.

Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wpdHf0

| Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment | Department for the Economy NI

23/06/2026

Ready to realise your potential?

SupplyChain+ is a new fully funded programme that helps businesses become supplier ready through expert support, improved capability, and access to new opportunities for growth.

Learn more about SupplyChain+ and apply today👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8Nft0

As we mark SME Enterprise Day, it’s a chance to recognise the resilience, creativity, and impact of SMEs across the isla...
22/06/2026

As we mark SME Enterprise Day, it’s a chance to recognise the resilience, creativity, and impact of SMEs across the island of Ireland.

If you are an SME and are seeking support along your innovation journey, our Innovation Boost programme could be exactly what you need.

Whether you're developing a new product, improving processes, or tackling a technical challenge, Innovation Boost offers:

✅ Funding of up to £56k/€http://67.9k
✅ Access to academic expertise and industry specialists
✅ Support to recruit a dedicated project manager
✅ Opportunity to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and increase sales

Hear first-hand from iSupply an SME who participated in the programme here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0whpyf0

To find out more visit: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0whpsS0

Ulster University | Helix Innovation Partnerships

Drive growth through new supply chain opportunities 📈With SupplyChain+, businesses can access fully funded support to be...
20/06/2026

Drive growth through new supply chain opportunities 📈

With SupplyChain+, businesses can access fully funded support to become supplier ready, strengthen operational capability, and improve their ability to secure new contracts and customers.

Learn more about SupplyChain+ and apply today 👉 https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w8KCw0

Calling all women in research who are exploring the prospect of commercialisationIf you are keen to take the first step ...
19/06/2026

Calling all women in research who are exploring the prospect of commercialisation

If you are keen to take the first step in your commercialisation journey, or simply explore the opportunities available to you, check out our WeVenture programmes that are now open for applications.

The programmes, delivered through the Alinea Framework, will help you develop market awareness, entrepreneurial confidence and professional networks, and prepare you to either apply learning within their academic roles or progress into structured ideation.

Apply now or find out more on the links below:

👉 WeVenture: Ideation - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0whcZ60 * Applications close: 29th July
👉 WeVenture: Pre-Commercialisation: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0whcTB0 *Applications close 9th July
👉 WeVenture: Resources - WeVenture: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0whd3t0 *Applications first-come first-served
👉 WeVenture: Ideas and Opportunities: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wh9TP0 *Applications first-come first-served

The WeVenture all-island programme is led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, and is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland.

| Department for the Economy NI | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

If you're a cluster practitioner on the island of Ireland, a reminder that applications for our new Cluster-to-Cluster P...
19/06/2026

If you're a cluster practitioner on the island of Ireland, a reminder that applications for our new Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund are now open!

The new fund will support cluster organisations that partner with a cluster in the opposite jurisdiction to tackle a broad range of industry challenges such as skills and talent, supply and value chain, adoption of new technologies or early-stage pilots.

With funding per project ranging from €30k to €250k, this is an opportunity for clusters across the island to strengthen their cluster performance, increase resilience and long-term competitiveness, whilst building a stronger, industry-led platform for growth.

Find out more about the fund or apply here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wh01J0

*Applications close at 1:30pm on 17th July 2026

The Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund is delivered by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme’s Clusters and Networks Initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland.

| Department for the Economy NI | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

💡 Programme spotlight: WeGrow WeGrow, an all-island programme delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland, su...
18/06/2026

💡 Programme spotlight: WeGrow

WeGrow, an all-island programme delivered by Women in Business NI and Network Ireland, supports ambitious women-led SMEs aiming to strengthen and expand their business across the island.

Through peer learning, strategic reflection, and tailored expert support, WeGrow helps entrepreneurs identify opportunities and build a clear, actionable plan for sustainable growth.

Apply for our next cohort of WeGrow here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0w9CfB0.

*Applications close: 4th September 2026

The WeGrow programme is led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, and is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland.

| Department for the Economy NI | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Are you interested in applying for our WeScale programme but have queries about your application? Along with our deliv...
17/06/2026

Are you interested in applying for our WeScale programme but have queries about your application?

Along with our delivery partner, AwakenHub, we will be hosting an information session to assist applicants with any queries they have about the programme or the application process.

Sign up now for the WeScale information session, taking place on Monday 22nd June at 10am: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wdkYS0

The WeScale all-island programme is led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, and is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the Government of Ireland.

| Department for the Economy NI | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Connect. Convene. Collaborate.At InterTradeIreland we bring stakeholders together across the island. Our recent All-Isla...
17/06/2026

Connect. Convene. Collaborate.

At InterTradeIreland we bring stakeholders together across the island. Our recent All-Island Business Monitor roundtable is an example of that in action.

The All-Island Business Monitor is the biggest quarterly SME sentiment survey on the island, with 16 years of data. The breadth of longitudinal information means it provides insight and foresight, with the ability to identify trends. You can read the latest Key Findings report here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wdmG-0

Department for the Economy NI | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment | Newry Chamber | Small Firms Association

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