This workshop series focuses on the various building blocks of digitalisation and green solutions. From the implementation of innovative technologies, funding mechanisms and industry best-practices to corporate culture, this workshop series covers a broad array of topics to help SMEs navigate the complexity of digital and green transformation and grow their business in the digital age.

This second workshop of the series will provide an overview of national and international grant funding mechanisms available to companies to support their digital and green transition.

IDEAM (Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing) Cluster is an innovative national industry cluster located in the heart of the Mid-West region supporting businesses to collaborate, innovate and grow. IDEAM assists manufacturing SMEs in digital and green transformation and our core aim is to unlock new opportunities for industry by working collectively: https://ideam.ie/

AIB Manufacturing: More than any other sector, manufacturing needs investment up front. We’ve been financing plant and machinery, vehicles and other assets for years, and we know the nuts and bolts. We’re ready to work with you to invest in the future of your business. With us you’ll find solutions to help you grow, from covering your day-to-day cashflow to large capital investment. Manufacturing is an integral part of the Irish economy. We back manufacturers no matter what industry you’re working in: https://aib.ie/business/sector-expertise/manufacturing

Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) is the first complete development centre and full-scale testbed in Ireland, based in the Shannon Freezone and operating across Europe. The facility focuses on comprehensive mobility technologies that span both ground (autonomous driving, micro-mobility, smart cities, V2X communications) and air (unmanned drones, eVTOL, AAM, UTM) uses.

The facility is supporting a range of parties, from individual researchers to multi-national corporations, to start-ups and Government entities, to conceive, develop, trial, and deploy societally-transformative transport solutions in Shannon and across Ireland. Visit https://futuremobilityireland.ie to learn more about the organisation.

DEADLINE for Participants: Wednesday 18th January 2023 at 17.00

This international collaborative workshop is focused on providing outstanding industry best practices and a practical insight into how the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Manufacturing supports the growth of advanced manufacturing SMEs in Ireland and further afield.

IDEAM (Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing) Cluster is an innovative national industry cluster located in the heart of the Mid-West region supporting businesses to collaborate, innovate and grow. IDEAM assists manufacturing SMEs in digital and green transformation and our core aim is to unlock new opportunities for industry by working collectively: https://ideam.ie/

EIT Manufacturing bring leading organisations together to drive innovation across Europe. Established in 2019 with a vision that global manufacturing will continue to be led by Europe, and contributing to make Europe and its manufacturing sector more competitive and sustainable: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu/

WAZP is an end-to-end supply chain solution for products and parts produced using the capabilities of 3D Printing with a growing global network of production facilities and partnerships with the leading technology, materials and service providers in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America: https://www.wazp.io/

DEADLINE for Participant Registration: 19th September 2022 at 17.00

Workshop Date and Time: Tuesday 20th September 2022, 10:00am-15:30pm

Venue: Ballygarry Estate Hotel and Spa, Leebrook, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 W279