Ready to win your first cross-border sales? 🌍 Designed for early-stage exporters, this programme provides complete support to help you reach the right customers and start selling in new markets. Through market research, practical workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and hands-on sales assistance, we'll help you enter a new market with greater confidence and less risk. 📢 Applications for Cohort 3 are now open and will close on 29 October 2026. If you're ready to take the next step in your export journey, apply now to join the next cohort. Find out more and apply now 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0yC88p0

Are supplier opportunities passing your business by? Join InterTradeIreland's FREE SupplyChain+ Workshop on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and learn what large buyers look for when selecting suppliers. ✅ The criteria buyers use to screen suppliers ✅ How to identify weaknesses in your supply chain ✅ Practical steps to become buyer-ready ✅ Insights on sustainability, digital transformation and cross-border trade Plus, receive a practical workbook and supply chain health check to apply within your business immediately. 📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026 ⏰ 9.00am - 12.30pm 💻 Online Register here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z5srg0

🎉 Congratulations to our Dublin Seedcorn Regional Winners! A huge well done to RocketBox, TutorGrowth and Peak 15 Bio on securing top honours at the Dublin regional final of the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. These innovative businesses impressed judges with their strong business propositions, ambitious growth plans and high-quality investor pitches, earning their place at the all-island final in Belfast, where they'll compete for a €130,000 funding opportunity. Seedcorn is about more than funding. It helps ambitious start-ups strengthen investor readiness, refine their business strategy and gain valuable exposure to investors and business networks that can support future growth. Next up: 📍 Belfast Regional Final (21 October) We'll then be celebrating all finalists and crowning our overall winners at the Seedcorn Awards Final on 12 November. Read the full press release: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zgx-t0

What a fantastic day at Trade Connects Belfast 2026. Today brought together SMEs, business leaders and expert speakers from across the island for a day focused on growth and opportunity. Delegates heard expert insights on the economic outlook for business, explored how AI can support growth in new markets, gained practical sales strategies and learned firsthand from successful entrepreneurs who have built resilient businesses. Beyond the conference sessions, attendees had valuable opportunities to network, share experiences and make new connections that could support future collaboration and growth. A huge thank you to all our speakers, exhibitors and delegates for making Trade Connects Belfast 2026 such a success. Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zgZmc0

LIVE: Leadership, resilience and growth. Neil O'Brien has taken to the stage to share insights from his experience helping businesses grow and scale. Delegates are hearing valuable perspectives on leadership, embracing change and creating the right culture for long-term success. #TradeConnects2026

LIVE: Turning conversations into opportunities. Our Sales for SMEs masterclass with Seanie Meyler is exploring how businesses can build stronger customer relationships, communicate value more effectively and develop sales approaches that drive sustainable growth. Delegates are gaining practical insights and techniques that can be put into action immediately. #TradeConnects2026

LIVE: Making connections that matter. One of the biggest benefits of Trade Connects is the opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, industry experts and support organisations. Delegates are currently networking, sharing experiences and exploring new opportunities for collaboration and growth. #TradeConnects2026

LIVE: Could AI help your business unlock new opportunities? Delegates are hearing practical advice from Suzanne Hill on how artificial intelligence can help SMEs improve efficiency, save time and identify opportunities in new markets. Packed with real-world examples and actionable insights, this session is giving attendees plenty of ideas they can take back and apply to their own businesses. #TradeConnects2026

LIVE: What does growth look like in today's business environment? Economist Dan O'Brien has been sharing insights into the economic outlook and the key trends shaping opportunities for SMEs across the island. Delegates are now hearing from our expert business panel, featuring Aidan Doherty, Ruth Robinson, Bob McDonald, Cormac Carville and Lisa Heavey, as they discuss growth, resilience and innovation, sharing practical lessons from their own business journeys. #TradeConnects2026

LIVE: Trade Connects Belfast 2026 is underway. Welcoming delegates this morning, Margaret Hearty, Chief Executive of InterTradeIreland, highlights the significant opportunities available to SMEs across the island and the importance of innovation, collaboration and cross-border trade in driving business growth. Today's programme is packed with practical insights, expert speakers and valuable networking opportunities designed to help businesses grow and succeed. #TradeConnects2026

Just one week to go ⏳ Are supplier opportunities passing your business by? Join InterTradeIreland's FREE SupplyChain+ Workshop on Tuesday 27 October 2026 and learn what large buyers look for when selecting suppliers. ✅ The criteria buyers use to screen suppliers ✅ How to identify weaknesses in your supply chain ✅ Practical steps to become buyer-ready ✅ Insights on sustainability, digital transformation and cross-border trade Plus, receive a practical workbook and supply chain health check to apply within your business immediately. 📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026 ⏰ 9.00am - 12.30pm 💻 Online Register here:   eu1.hubs.ly/H0z5s9x0

WeBuild is a programme for ambitious women who want to move fast, think big and build tech-enabled enterprises that solve real problems and alleviate pain points.   Grounded in industry insights and guided by expert mentors, the programme is designed to help founders make real, measurable progress. WeBuild is more than a programme - it’s a movement empowering women to use today’s tech tools to create solutions that tackle big problems.  If you want to accelerate your business, then sign up now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0yxpQH0 *Applications close Friday 30th October at 12pm The WeBuild all-island programme is led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with @InvestNI and @Entirl, and is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the @GovIE.  The delivery partner is @TechFoundHer. #SharedIsland | @Economy_NI | @DeptEnterprise

See how Póca Productions benefited from our award-winning Go-2-Tender programme. By taking part in Go-2-Tender, Póca Productions gained the skills, confidence and expert support needed to navigate the public procurement process and pursue new business opportunities. The programme helps SMEs tap into the €21bn/£18bn all-island public procurement market through practical workshops and fully funded one-to-one mentoring. Register today for our next Go-2-Tender online workshop on 17th November. Workshops are delivered over two half-day sessions, with attendance at both sessions required to progress to the mentoring stage and unlock up to 9 days of fully funded one-to-one mentoring support. 📅 Workshop dates: 17th & 19th November Secure your spot 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0yF3Hy0

🎉 Congratulations to our Connacht and Leinster Seedcorn Regional Winners! A huge well done to VetPal (Roscommon), Mór Taste (Wexford) and Skill Studio AI (Athlone) on securing top honours at the Connacht and Leinster regional final of the InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition. These innovative businesses impressed judges with their ambitious growth plans, strong investor pitches and commercial potential, earning their place at the all-island final in Belfast, where they'll compete for a €130,000 funding opportunity. Seedcorn is about more than funding. It helps ambitious start-ups strengthen investor readiness, refine their business strategy and connect with valuable networks to support future growth. 🚀 Keep an eye out as we announce the winners from our remaining regional finals: 📍 Dublin (20 October) 📍 Belfast (21 October) We'll then be celebrating all finalists and crowning our overall winners at the Seedcorn Awards Final on 12 November. Read the full press release: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zctPd0

Register for our next Funding Advisory Service Workshop on Tuesday 3rd November 2026. Join our Funding Advisory Workshop, delivered by Grant Thornton on behalf of InterTradeIreland, and gain valuable insights into the funding options available to help finance your business growth. 🕣 Tuesday 3rd November 2026 | 8:30am - 11:00am 📍The Mobius, Grant Thornton, Dublin 2 Workshop topics include: ✅ Overview of the current funding landscape, including active funders ✅ How funding providers make their decisions and the types of SMEs they support ✅ Practical advice on preparing your business for funding ✅ Interview with Cathal Conaty, Managing Director of Conaty Catering, discussing how he developed and grew his business ✅ Interactive discussion and networking opportunities with funders and fellow business owners Register today! 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0yjtpP0

Start exporting with less risk and more support. 🌍 Get the complete support you need to move from ambition to action. With practical workshops, one-to-one mentoring, market research, and hands-on sales support, you can reduce the cost and risk of entering a new market while building sustainable cross-border sales. Whether you're exploring exporting for the first time or looking to grow into new markets, you'll receive expert guidance to help you identify opportunities, connect with potential customers, and start selling with confidence. 📢 Applications for Cohort 3 are now open and will close on 29 October 2026. If you're ready to take the next step in your export journey, apply now to join the next cohort. Find out more and apply now 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0yC80m0

Need support with your Equity Investment Journey? Join InterTradeIreland's Equity Advisory Clinic on 22nd October and receive expert one-to-one guidance to help you prepare for investment and take the next step in your growth journey. Spaces are limited, so don't miss this opportunity to speak directly with an experienced advisor. Book now 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0z2mYz0

⏰ Last Chance to Register Our next Funding Advisory Service Workshop is taking place on Tuesday 20th October 2026. This in-person session, delivered by Grant Thornton on behalf of InterTradeIreland, will give you the opportunity to learn about the main sources of funding available to support your business growth, including both traditional and alternative funding options. Workshop content: ✅ Overview of the current funding landscape, including active funders ✅ How providers of funding make their decisions and the types of SMEs they have funded ✅ Advice on how to make your business ready for funding ✅ Q&A session with funding experts 🕣 8:30am - 11:00am 📍 The Europa Hotel, Belfast Whether you're seeking traditional bank finance or exploring alternative funding options, this workshop will help you identify the right funding solutions to support your business growth. Sign up now 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0z69-J0

Bring your solution to industry through BioDirect’s 2.0 Innovation Challenge Competition! Do you have a solution to a real industry-wide or sector challenges? Do you want the opportunity to work with some of the leading organisations within the agriculture, construction, textiles, manufacturing or Artificial Intelligence sectors to help bring it to life?   If so, apply today for the BioDirect 2.0 Innovation Challenge, supported by InterTradeIreland’s Synergy programme here: tinyurl.com/2ka9dune

There are only two weeks left to apply for the next cohort of our WeBuild programme. If you’re an ambitious women founder on the island of Ireland who has identified a significant problem, and are developing tech-powered products or platforms to solve it, then WeBuild is for you.   WeBuild supports women founders who want to harness the power of data and GenAI to bootstrap faster, automate smarter, and build scalable, transformative tech ventures.   Take the next step in building your business – apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0yxp4M0 *Applications close Friday 30th October at 12pm The WeBuild all-island programme is led by InterTradeIreland in partnership with @InvestNI and @Entirl , and is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the @GovIE . The delivery partner is @TechFoundHer. #SharedIsland | @Economy_NI | @DeptEnterprise