What If Our Innovation Ecosystem Was Truly Connected?

What If Our Innovation Ecosystem Was Truly Connected?

Chamber of Commerce

Innovation thrives when researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and communities work together. Yet too often, valuable knowledge, research outcomes and commercial opportunities remain disconnected.This interactive workshop will explore how stronger collaboration across these stakeholders can accelerate research commercialisation, drive entrepreneurship, support spin-out creation and deliver greater societal and economic impact. Participants will identify barriers that hinder knowledge transfer, share practical experiences, and examine opportunities for building more effective partnerships. Through discussion and collective insight, the session will highlight actionable strategies for strengthening innovation ecosystems, improving pathways from research to real-world application, and creating lasting value through cross-sector collaboration.

Speakers:

Gert O’Rourke, Dr Briga Hynes, Dr Gillian Barry

Tue 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Innovative Technologies