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Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About William Hynes: Dr. William Hynes (BSc, MRUP, MSc, MSc (Econ), PhD, MRICS, MSCSI, MRTPI, MIPI, MCILT) is a Chartered Urban Planner, a Chartered Surveyor and Construction Economist who has extensive experience leading significant critical infrastructure planning and development projects and providing expert advice to public (including the European Commission) and private sector clients in strategic spatial planning, economic and business case analysis, housing analysis and strategies, socio-economic, demography analysis and population projection, healthcare analysis and requirements, and smart cities incorporating urban, transportation, infrastructure and energy planning, citizen engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. Since 2011, William has been successful in winning and coordinating 20 European Commission (EC) Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe Applied Research and Technological Development (RTD) Programme Projects. These awarded projects have secured over €90m EC funding, and this has resulted in William being twice awarded as ‘Irish Champion of EU Research and Development’ by the Irish President and Enterprise Ireland. William has undertaken numerous Housing Strategies and Housing Needs Demand Assessments for many Irish Local Authorities and within KPMG FA, has developed an evidence-based approach to housing assessment and analysis. In addition, William has prepared and delivered many Business Case Reports in the sectors of housing, education, urban regeneration and enterprise. In addition, William is a visiting Professor in the College of Business and Law at UCC, and a visiting lecturer at UCD and TUD, also in the School of Geography, Planning and Environmental Policy, UCD. #Access to Finance #Innovation Development #Project Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Project Development #Processing & Analysis

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. John Cosgrove: Dr. John Cosgrove brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing automation and digitalisation to the table. As the Director of Smart Manufacturing at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) and a lead researcher, he has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions in collaboration with leading manufacturers. He combines his extensive practical background as an electrician and electrical engineer with his academic expertise, including a Master’s and Doctorate focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Notably, his doctoral research focused on developing advanced analytics for sustainable manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to environmentally responsible practices. #Ideas Management and Materialization #Project Development #Innovation Development #Innovation Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Incubation Acceleration Support

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Kate Kao @Irish Manufacturing Research: Kate serves as the Senior eCommerce Administrator at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), where she supports the operational development of the FactoryXChange 2.0 (EDIH) programme. With a focus on SEO, UI, and data-driven automation, she works to refine the online experience and support the programme’s transition toward a scalable marketplace model. Holding an MSc in Digital Marketing from UCD Smurfit, Kate applies purposeful strategic content creation to help build brand visibility. Her professional background across the semiconductor, food, and manufacturing sectors in Taiwan provides her with a versatile perspective on marketing communications and web design, which she draws upon to support the team’s broader goals. Beyond platform optimisation, Kate is available to provide direct support in assisting with any technical or administrative issues encountered during the booking or checkout process, clarifying the requirements for onboarding and ensuring your organisation is ready to access our services, or answering queries regarding FXC discount and eligibility criteria to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · Public sector organisations · European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · Large industries Expert in: · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration · Order Troubleshooting · FXC Discounts or Prerequisite Guidance Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kao

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Karin Jancykova @Irish Manufacturing Research: Karin leads FactoryXChange 2.0, connecting small businesses across Ireland and Europe to expertise, funding, and innovation ecosystems. Her work simplifies digital transformation, boosts competitiveness, and aligns with EU policies for sustainable growth. Karin specializes in program management for digital innovation, stakeholder engagement, business innovation, partnerships, funding, and supporting SMEs with AI/data adoption, productivity, and resilience. Experience in climate policy, international collaboration, and leading consortia at Climate-KIC, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and Czech Ministry of Interior. Karin bridges complex tech with practical needs, offering tailored guidance on EU-funded projects, KPIs, and partnerships, ideal for enterprises and public organisations seeking real-world digital upgrades. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) Expert in: · AI & Data · Skills and Workforce Development · Public Sector Digitalisation · Business Model Innovation · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Karin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-jancykova-36587047/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Henry Poskitt @Frontend Usability Engineering Limited (T/A Frontend): Henry is a design and innovation leader and Director at Frontend.com, a Dublin-based consultancy specialising in human-centred design, product development, and digital transformation. He works with organisations to translate complex challenges into clear, practical solutions that deliver measurable value. With a background in strategic design and product innovation, he helps companies navigate change across healthcare, MedTech, manufacturing, and enterprise technology — developing new products, modernising platforms, and transforming operational systems. Henry leads multidisciplinary teams on research-driven design programmes that align user needs with commercial and technical goals. His work spans product strategy, service design, UX architecture, and scalable frameworks — always focused on bridging strategy and execution. Known for his pragmatic, structured approach, he combines analytical thinking with creative problem solving to deliver solutions that are operationally effective, technically robust, and meaningful for the people who use them. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · Test Before Invest · Human Centred Design and Innovation Connect with Henry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryposkitt/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About John Traynor @ASCENSION DIGITAL SERVICES LIMITED T/A MicroInspect: John holds a degree in Electronics & Communications from Trinity College Dublin and brings over 30 years of experience in computer vision and software development. He has led the design and implementation of advanced visual intelligence systems — developing end-to-end solutions that combine real-time image analysis and scalable software architecture. John has also successfully managed cross-functional teams, in delivering production-ready solutions across diverse industries. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · Test Before Invest · AI & Data · Skills and Workforce Development · Sustainable Manufacturing · Public Sector Digitalisation Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-traynor-b0b808275

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Gerry Murray @BTAS Advisory Services Limited (T/A Impetus): Gerry Murray is Founder and Managing Director of Impetus, an Irish advisory firm supporting organisations through growth, transformation and operational improvement. He works with boards, investors and leadership teams across strategy, finance, technology and execution, with a practical focus on helping businesses move from planning into delivery. Through Impetus, Gerry brings together senior practitioners with experience across business strategy, operational improvement, finance, technology and change delivery. Within the FactoryXChange context, his focus is on supporting manufacturers as they adopt digital tools and ways of working to improve visibility, control, efficiency and decision-making. Gerry is particularly focussed on collaboration and co-creation, working closely with clients and partners to shape practical solutions that are commercially sound, executable and create shared value. His approach is grounded and delivery-focused, with a clear emphasis on ensuring digitisation translates into measurable operational and business impact. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) Expert in: · AI & Data · Cybersecurity · Sustainable Manufacturing · Public Sector Digitalisation · Business Model Innovation · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymurraydublin/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Mallika Singh: Mallika Singh (B.A. (Hons); MSc.) is a EU Research and Strategy Manager at KPMG Future Analytics, Mallika has been extensively involved in strategic applied research and project management of several European Commission (EC) Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe Applied Research and Technological Development (RTD) Programme Projects. She is working on project management, coordination, qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, trials and testing, impact generation and maximisation; market validation, exploitation, commercialisation; and stakeholder and community engagement for European Commission funded projects - specifically in the domain of resource efficiency; smart cities; security and standardisation; cybersecurity and business continuity; European digital innovation; transport and critical infrastructure resilience. She has also been successful in tendering and securing direct consultancy framework contracts for the European Commission in the field of energy, mobility and transport, also successfully delivered stakeholder consultation and networking, social impact assessment and qualitative research for national and private sector clients in Ireland. Before joining KPMG FA, Mallika worked in the research field on projects based on implementation of resource efficiency in SMEs in New Delhi, India; in business development for a large scale renewable power organisation, Suzlon Energy; and gained professional exposure in other functions of operations and business management. Her collective experience in securing funding for Research and Innovation projects and working with various public and private clients, across Ireland, Europe and globally, allows her to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by businesses seeking to implement transformational solutions. #Ideas Management and Materialization #Access to Finance #Project Development #Ecosystem Governance #Innovation Development #Data Processing & Analysis

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Frank Long @Frontend Usability Engineering Limited (T/A Frontend): Frank is a senior design leader and innovation strategist, and Director at Frontend.com, a Dublin-based consultancy specialising in human-centred design, digital transformation, and product innovation. He works at the intersection of strategy, design, and real-world implementation — helping organisations turn complex challenges into practical, measurable solutions. His work focuses on understanding people first — their needs, behaviours, and working environments — and using that insight to shape effective products, services, and systems. Frank has extensive experience across healthcare, MedTech, manufacturing, and enterprise technology, where he leads multidisciplinary teams delivering research-led design and innovation programmes for global clients. Much of his work involves helping organisations identify the right problems to solve, define opportunity areas, and develop clear product or service roadmaps. He regularly leads innovation workshops, problem-definition sprints, and user research programmes that inform strategic decision-making and guide product development from concept through implementation. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · Public Sector Digitalisation · Sustainable Manufacturing · Business Model Innovation · Test Before Invest Connect with Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklongfrontend/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Sujit Upadhyay: Sujit is a results-oriented Digital Business Analyst at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) in Galway, with over seven years of extensive IT experience. He is proficient in utilising advanced technology to enhance business efficiency and profitability. Sujit has held pivotal roles at leading organizations like eBay, Accenture, and SAP Labs, where he has contributed significantly to various IT and digital transformation, development and QA Testing projects. His expertise includes a broad range of technical skills and methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, which facilitate effective project execution from start to finish. Sujit has played a key role in driving business innovation and performance, taking part in major global initiatives and supporting international expansion efforts. #Tech Support on Scale-Up #Innovation Development #Project Development #Ideas Management and Materialization #Data Processing and Analysis #Data acquisition and sensing

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. Sumana Biswas: Dr. Sumana Biswas is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems at the IDEAM Research Institute, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland and co-ordinates the delivery of industry-based research degrees. She specialises in digital transformation through data-driven intelligence systems, with a focus on machine learning, multimodal sentiment analysis, and AI ethics. Her current work bridges academic research and industry needs by coordinating industry-based research degrees and fostering applied innovation in smart technologies. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, she has taught a wide range of subjects—including AI, data structures, databases, software engineering, and cybersecurity—and mentored numerous undergraduate projects. She also has industry-relevant technical expertise in Python, C, Java, SQL, Verilog, MATLAB, and simulation tools like CircuitMaker.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Peter Woods: Peter is the Business Development Manager at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC), focusing on promoting the centre's capabilities and forging partnerships with various organisations. His expertise lies in identifying public sector organisations with big data needs, generating business cases across different domains, and collaborating with industry partners on research and commercial projects. Peter also contributes to developing industry-focused educational content including Deep Learning course within the MSc in AI program. #Data Processing and Analysis #Decision-Making #Innovation development #Ecosystem governance #Skills Improvement #Data Acquisition & Sensing