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Open Doors to Success Discover new opportunities, customers, suppliers, innovators and networks with InterTradeIreland. Find out more👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0sR8740

Your network is your advantage. Explore cluster-led growth to take your ideas further - register today to hear from an industry specialist. 🚀 Register now👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0sQnHz0 #Innovation #NetworkGrowth #BusinessExplorer

InterTradeIreland was proud to support the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Irish Academy of Engineering with the recent launch of their landmark 'Engineering Economy and Place' report. Supported by our Synergy programme, the first-of-its-kind report provides a clear, data-driven picture of how engineering and engineering-intensive activities are distributed across the island, and the significance of these activities to the economy. Congratulations to all those involved. Read the report here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sQqnM0

💻 WeBuild Cohort Two – Applications Closing soon! A reminder that applications for WeBuild Cohort Two close Monday 23rd March at 12pm. If you are an ambitious woman founder who wants to move fast, think big and build tech-enabled enterprises that solve real problems and alleviate pain points, this programme is for you. Find out more or apply for WeBuild on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sP9kl0 The WeBuild all-island programme from InterTradeIreland in partnership with @InvestNI and @Entirl is part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme, funded by the @GovIE. WeBuild is delivered by @TechFoundHer. #SharedIsland | @Economy_NI | @DeptEnterprise

InterTradeIreland wishes to appoint a suitably qualified contractor or consortium to manage and deliver an All-Island Supply Chain Support Programme that will offer an integrated suite of supports within a cohesive framework / brand proposition. It will be a structured programme offering both “Upstream” and “Downstream” support for businesses. Any interested suppliers can access this opportunity and submit a tender response via ‘eTendersNI’: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sBHpV0 Please note, in order to view the tender information, you must be registered as an active user. ➡️Closing date for clarification questions is 3pm on 8th April 2026 ➡️Closing date for tender submissions is 3pm on 17th April 2026

Book Your 1-to-1 Expert Advice Session For small businesses, cross-border customs can feel complex. Think Studio turned to the Trade Hub for fully funded expert advice - and continued trading with confidence. Book a fully funded trade hub advice session today👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0sLrwF0

📣Applications close this Friday 20th March 🎯 SELECT is designed for ambitious social enterprise leaders who are ready to scale up their commercial trading. Though personalised coaching, business mentoring and a structured growth curriculum, we will help you: 📊 Sharpen your commercial strategy 💡 Build leadership confidence 🌱 Unlock sustainable income streams 👉 Learn more and apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sHkJ90 ⏰ Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 at 12pm #SocialEnterprise #LeadershipDevelopment #Ireland #NorthernIreland

Join us for the next Business Explorer Breakfast Series webinar: Grow Through Connection. The benefits of being in a Cluster. Discover how collaboration fuels growth. Register to learn the power of clusters and meaningful business connections. 🌐 Register now👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0sF1xl0 #BusinessExplorer #BusinessGrowth #Clusters

🚀Unlock the future of your creative business InterTradeIreland is proud to support the Creative Catalyst Masterclass – Emerging Technologies & Digital Adoption, delivered by CREW. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, studio, or researcher in Film & TV, Animation, Immersive Media, Games, or Digital Design, this fully funded programme will help you harness AR, VR, MR, virtual production and immersive tech with practical mentorship focused on ROI, scalability and implementation. You’ll gain hands-on insights, peer learning, cross-border connections, and a clear digital adoption plan aligned to your growth and IP strategy. 📅Applications close 23 March 👉 Apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sthvg0

Is your business seeking investment? InterTradeIreland is hosting an Equity Advisory Clinic on Friday 20th March. During your one-to-one slot you could benefit from: ☑️Free Equity Investment Advice ☑️Free Business Plan Review ☑️Free Investment Pitch Practice Spaces are limited, book now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0s9kXw0

InterTradeIreland wishes to appoint a new Public Relations (PR) & Strategic Communications agency to represent InterTradeIreland and support its Communications team to develop and deliver a proactive and sustained PR & Strategic Communications strategy throughout Ireland. Further details, including contract requirements, can be found on our website: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sHjF40 Closing date: Monday 13th April at 1:00pm.

❓ Are you a social enterprise seeking growth? 🌍 SELECT supports ambitious social enterprises across the island of Ireland to scale commercially through: ✅ Expert mentoring ✅ 1-to-1 Leadership Coaching ✅ A structured commercialisation curriculum 👉 Learn more and apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sHjYs0 ⏰ Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 at 12pm hashtag#SocialEnterprise hashtag#LeadershipDevelopment hashtag#ImpactBusiness hashtag#Ireland hashtag#NorthernIreland

Last chance to register⌛ Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking Information Event 2026 InterTradeIreland, in partnership with the CBE JU, DAFM, DEARA and other supporting bodies, is delighted to host an information event for innovators and businesses interested in advancing competitive circular bio-based industries. 📅 Friday 20 March 2026 ⏰ 9:30am - 2:30pm 📍 Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), Hillsborough This event will provide valuable insights, including: ✔️Call priorities & novelties – with insights from Virginia Puzzolo (CBE JU) ✔️Rural BioReFarmeries case study – presented by James Gaffey ✔️Tips on writing a winning proposal – from Liz Gavin and Dr Elaine Groom ✔️Hear about the SME experience with Celignis – Fernando Climent Register now👉eu1.hubs.ly/H0sF0gV0

📢Go-2-Tender Masterclass: Consortia – How to achieve extra marks and extra profit Explore the benefits of forming consortia to bid on larger projects, combining strengths for greater impact. Collaborating with other SMEs can lead to increased profitability and access to more substantial contracts. Join our online masterclass to gain essential insights into: ✔️Identifying Partners ✔️Defining Roles and Responsibilities ✔️Joint Value Propositions ✔️Managing Consortium Dynamics 🗓️Thursday 19th March 🕑10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍Online 👉 Secure your spot now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0rh-S10

Ready to strengthen your leadership capability and grow your commercial revenue? 🤝 SELECT supports ambitious social enterprises across the island of Ireland to scale sustainably without compromising their social mission. 🎯Through expert mentoring, 1-to-1 leadership coaching and a structured commercialisation curriculum, SELECT helps you build the strategy, skills and confidence to grow with purpose. 🌱 If your social enterprise is already trading and ready for the next stage of growth, SELECT is designed for you. 👉 Find out more and apply now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0stmky0 ⏰ Application Deadline: 20 March 2026 at 12pm #SocialEnterprise #LeadershipDevelopment #Ireland #NorthernIreland

Last night, we attended the @wibni Awards in Belfast, which celebrated the accomplishments of women business leaders, and the contribution they make to the economy every day. Well done to all nominees and winners, and to Women in Business NI for hosting a great event.

Calling all early-stage businesses.📣 The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition 2026 is now open for applications! ✅ 3 Categories: B2C, B2B & Deeptech ✅ Regional winners: €50,000 each ✅ Category winners: €100,000 each Apply today to gain invaluable investor exposure and to see if you could win a share of the equity free €800k prize fund. 📅 The deadline for entries is Friday 24th April at 1pm. Read more here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sBnSx0

Your network is your advantage. Explore cluster-led growth to take your ideas further - register today to hear from an industry specialist. 🚀 Caitríona Mordan @atimcluster #Innovation #NetworkGrowth #BusinessExplorer

InterTradeIreland wishes to appoint a suitably qualified contractor or consortium to manage and deliver an All-Island Supply Chain Support Programme that will offer an integrated suite of supports within a cohesive framework / brand proposition. It will be a structured programme offering both “Upstream” and “Downstream” support for businesses. Any interested suppliers can access this opportunity and submit a tender response via ‘eTendersNI’: eu1.hubs.ly/H0sBwvz0 Please note, in order to view the tender information, you must be registered as an active user. ➡️Closing date for clarification questions is 3pm on 8th April 2026 ➡️Closing date for tender submissions is 3pm on 17th April 2026

Cross-border trade hit a record £14.6 billion (€17.25 billion) in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA), which include both goods and services. The data shows that cross-border trade increased by £2.2 billion (17.7%) compared with 2023, highlighting the continued importance of the all-island market for businesses. Colin McCabrey, Director of Trade at InterTradeIreland, says: “These figures clearly reflect what we see in practice every day. The cross-border market continues to grow and is an increasingly important driver of business growth across the island. Small and medium-sized enterprises are central to that activity. SMEs account for 99% of businesses on the island and generate the vast majority of total cross-border trade. At InterTradeIreland, we focus on opening doors to new trading opportunities on the island, and trading across the border is a natural first step. It allows businesses to access a new customer base while remaining close to home, helping them build experience and confidence. Our research consistently shows that SMEs engaged in cross-border trade tend to outperform their peers, with over 7 in 10 recommending cross-border trade as a stepping stone to wider markets."