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Business Explorer Breakfast Series– From Idea to Impact: Driving Innovation in Agri-Tech & Agri-Food
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Date:Wednesday 17th June 2026, 8:30am - 9:15am
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Location:This session will be conducted via Teams
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Price:FREE
Up next in the Business Explorer Breakfast Series - From Idea to Impact: Driving Innovation in Agri-Tech & Agri-Food
The Business Explorer Team is delighted to invite you to a dynamic and insight-packed webinar featuring two industry leaders at the forefront of agricultural innovation. Discover how bold ideas are transformed into real-world solutions, driving meaningful impact across the agri-tech and agri-food sectors.
This session will also showcase how the Business Explorer Programme connects SMEs with expert technical support to accelerate growth, spark innovation, and bring new ideas to life. If you’re exploring new product development or looking to improve processes within your business, this event is tailored for you.
Join us on Wednesday 17th June and learn:
- How to access specialist technical expertise to support your business
- Key steps in the application process and eligibility requirements
- How collaboration and targeted supports can unlock growth opportunities for your business
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, make informed decisions, and take your next step from idea to impact.
Featured Speakers
Kieran O’Donoghue
Kieran O'Donoghue, Cluster Manager of the AgriTech Ireland Cluster at Munster Technological University, works with SMEs to accelerate innovation, collaboration, and business growth across the AgriTech sector.
With an engineering background and 20+ years' experience in manufacturing and technology implementation, supporting companies to move from idea to market through innovation programmes, collaborative R&D, and funding supports. He works closely with agencies, including InterTradeIreland, supporting SME growth. Through the cluster, Kieran has supported companies with product development, process optimisation, and international market growth.
At this event, he will share practical insights on how collaboration and targeted supports can help SMEs innovate and grow.
Dessie Brady
Dessie Brady is a senior Food Technologist at CAFRE’s Loughry Campus in Cookstown, with extensive experience in food operations and food manufacturing environments.
He leads projects focused on innovation, sustainability, and operational improvement across the agri-food sector. His role centres on working with industry, education, and engineering partners to enable the safe adoption of new technologies, build skills capability, and drive long-term sector growth.