Sourcing and Developing New Ideas for SME Innovation

This event can be attended either in person or virtually.

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway, is delighted to host the third seminar and workshop in the Building Innovation Capability series for SMEs. In this seminar and follow-on workshop with Ideas Lab we will address:

Where do new ideas for innovation come from?

How to make decisions about new ideas and innovation under uncertainty?

Why and how to consider stakeholders in generating and developing new ideas?

What practical tools and techniques can you use to help generate and develop new ideas for innovation?

Led by:

Dr Majella Giblin, Senior Lecturer, Associate Head of External Engagement & Alumni Relations, University of Galway

Dr Johanna Clancy, Lecturer, University of Galway

These questions will be addressed through a mix of academic and practitioner speakers aimed at small business owners and managers as the target audience. You will have the opportunity to work through practical tools and techniques in a workshop with Ideas Lab at University of Galway to help generate and develop ideas for your business.

You can attend the day as a standalone event or as a follow-up to the previous seminars in the series. Each workshop in this series is designed as a standalone session, meaning attendance at previous workshops is not required to benefit from any individual session. Participants are welcome to attend as many or as few as they choose.

If you plan on attending the event virtually, you will receive a joining link before the event.

Spaces for in-person attendance are limited to 30 participants to ensure an engaging and interactive experience. Early registration is encouraged to secure your spot.

In Person Outline Schedule:

10.30–12.30: Talks and practical insights on sourcing, generating and deciding on new ideas to implement for an SME. Includes stakeholder mapping and engagement, and an SME guest talk on their innovation journey from idea to implementation

12.30–1.30:  Networking lunch

1.30–3.30: Workshop with IdeasLab providing practical tools/techniques to generate and develop new ideas.

Virtual Outline Schedule:

10.30-12.30: Main Seminar

Contact for Further Information:

For any questions or further details about the event, please contact Majella Giblin at Majella.giblin@universityofgalway.ie.

GDPR Statement:

By registering for this event, you agree that your name and contact details will be used solely for the purposes of organising and managing this seminar series. Your information will not be shared with third parties or used for any other purposes beyond this event. All data will be handled in accordance with GDPR regulations.

Other Seminars in the Series:

📌 A Framework Approach for Innovation Management in SMEs, 27/03, Technological University Dublin, Virtual & In-Person Tickets Available

📌 Innovation, Strategy, and SMEs, 10/04, Queen's University Belfast, Virtual & In-Person Tickets Available

📌 Collaborating for SME Innovation, 18/06, University College Cork, Virtual & In-Person Tickets Available