THE PATHWAY to Innovate programme, a catalyst for ambitious SMEs brought to businesses by Skillnet Innovation Exchange in collaboration with IRDG Innovation Skillnet, is returning to Limerick in 2026.
The programme is ontinuing its mission to help ambitious small and medium-sized enterprises strengthen resilience, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Designed for established, growth-oriented SMEs, Pathway to Innovate provides a structured framework to embed innovation at the core of business strategy.
The programme focuses on helping companies diagnose, connect, and evolve giving participants access to tailored diagnostics, expert networks, practical supports, funding pathways, and the wider innovation ecosystem.
Conor Carmody, Programme Director, Skillnet Innovation Exchange, said: “Pathway to Innovate is about turning ambition into action. By providing SMEs with clarity, connections, and practical pathways, we help businesses in Limerick and the South West strengthen their competitiveness and grow sustainably.”
In 2026, the Limerick programme will offer a series of clinics, workshops, and masterclasses, giving SME leaders the opportunity to:Diagnose their business innovation potential through structured diagnostics, connect with the right experts, peers, and ecosystem supports and access practical tools, funding pathways, and insights to accelerate growth.
Dennis Barry, CEO at Innovate Limerick said: “Many businesses are so caught up in daily operations that they seldom have time to explore opportunities for growth. Pathway to Innovate does the hard work, helping companies navigate the options, pinpoint the right supports, and create a clear innovation roadmap. It’s practical, targeted, and exactly what SMEs need to move forward with confidence.
Pathway to Innovate is aimed at SMEs that have been operating for at least three years, with 10<0x2013>50 employees, and annual revenues of around €1 million.
Registration for Limerick clinics is now open, and spaces are limited. For more information and to secure a place, visit www.eventbrite.ie/e/pathway-to-innovate-clinic-tickets-1984455007347?aff=oddtdtcreator