Spotlight on the Public Service Innovation Fund: Publicjobs.ie and IDA Ireland

The Public Service Innovation Fund is now in its fourth iteration and had supported 88 projects since its inception to the value of nearly €3,000,000. The fund showcases the very best of existing experience and potential in the public service and provides a mechanism to improve services for Irish citizens. For this event, we are delighted to welcome two former grant recipients.

Áine Gallagher, Head of Marketing and Communications at Publicjobs.ie, will join us to discuss the #ThePitch challenge. The PublicJobs.ie Schools Advertising Challenge is a fun way to challengestudents to express their creative, digital and communication skills while learning about future career opportunities in the public sector.

Imed Abnoun, Regional Development Executive at IDA Ireland, will discuss the launch of the Disruptive Technology Partnership Portal. This portal will allow companies to identify relevant partners whilst also allowing SMEs and others to identify and respond to the industry defined opportunities.