Digital Business Ireland (DBI)

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[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

What a night at the #DBIAwards26🚀✨
Incredible energy & seriously deserved wins. The level of talent and innovation across the digital sector now is remarkable.

Huge congratulations to all the winners raising the bar for the entire industry.

Looking forward to the next year.

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

Applications are now open for the 2026 North-South Business Cooperation Awards, with a total prize fund of €500,000 available to entrepreneurs and start-ups on the island of Ireland.

DBI encourages all eligible SMEs to apply before 7 September 2026: https://t.co/Aw8Eb4phiE

[Stelios Philanthropic Foundation @SteliosPhila]

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has announced the launch of the North–South Business Cooperation Awards, returning with a total prize fund of €500,000 to support cross-border entrepreneurship across the island of Ireland.

The Awards, delivered in partnership with Co-operation Ireland, recognise start-ups building meaningful commercial links between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and aim to strengthen cooperation, innovation and job creation across both markets.

Eligibility criteria include:
✅Start-ups incorporated in 2020 or later
✅Registered in either Ireland (CRO) or Northern Ireland (Companies House)
✅Active across both sides of the border with a customer base in both markets
✅Minimum turnover of €200,000 / £160,000 and at least 3 employees (excluding founders)
✅Founder/shareholder must own at least 50% of the business
✅Joint applications encouraged for companies collaborating cross-border (any sector)
✅Previous Gold and Silver winners are not eligible (Bronze winners may reapply)

Full details and applications are available at https://t.co/2Gk5Q2Kefc and https://t.co/2L06NJeFnu

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

AI is already reshaping the world of work - but Ireland cannot afford to be reactive when it comes to the jobs of the future.

DBI is calling for a new Government Taskforce to support the development of roles required for the AI economy.

#AI

https://t.co/n3sKufe9sI

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

⏳ Just 7 days left to secure Super Early Bird tickets for DIGITAL VELOCITY on September 10th.

🤝 Network with industry leaders
📈 Learn how to drive leads
💡 Hear cutting-edge insights from leading industry voices

🎟️ Book now: https://t.co/JMCK97W5Tk

#NetworkConnectSucceed

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

Digital Business Ireland was pleased to meet with @jgeoghegantd last week to discuss our recent AI report, AI adoption and other digital transition priorities.

Continued engagement will be vital to ensuring Ireland remains competitive in the digital economy.

#DigitalEconomy #AI

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

🚀 DIGITAL VELOCITY is welcoming exhibitors for this year’s event at Pitch Dublin on September 10th.

💡 Register your interest here: https://t.co/XV5Z0ygbw9

🎟️ Some Super Early Bird tickets are also still available: https://t.co/JMCK97W5Tk

#NetworkConnectSucceed

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

Yesterday, DBI's chairperson Victor Timon appeared before the Oireachtas Enterprise Committee to discuss the General Scheme of the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Bill 2026.

Our message: Ireland should lead not only in AI regulation, but in trusted AI innovation & growth.

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

Stronger AI supports are critical if Irish SMEs are to stay competitive.
Our Chairperson, Victor Timon, spoke to the @businessposthq about DBI’s call for enhanced digital investment grants of up to €35,000 to help businesses adopt AI and scale growth :
https://t.co/RCsNDfz4tR

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

🔊 Speaker Announcement: @KwaneleNomoyi

Kwanele is Retail Market Lead at Google, with experience across luxury, fashion and omnichannel marketing.

Join him at #VELOCITY this September for insights on AI, retail and digital growth.

Book your ticket now: https://t.co/JMCK97W5Tk

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

New cybersecurity rules are coming and the impact will go beyond compliance.

A new report on CSA 2.0 outlines six steps SMEs can take now to prepare and stay competitive.

Don’t wait for regulation - act early!

Read more: https://t.co/UEfHHEBVTr

#DigitalBusiness #Cybersecurity

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

🌐 Who should attend DIGITAL VELOCITY?

Founders. Marketers. CX leaders. Builders of digital growth.

If you’re in e-commerce, AI or scaling digital business - this is for you.

Book your ticket now: https://t.co/JMCK97W5Tk

#NetworkConnectSucceed #Velocity

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

Digital Velocity will explore the trends shaping how organisations grow and transform in a digital economy.

From AI and digital transformation to CX, commerce and global growth - the agenda is built around practical strategies for real impact.

Join us: https://t.co/ERjm0xlEVz

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

DBI welcomes the launch of https://t.co/7XsoU1Gg6Z, a major step in building AI skills across Ireland.

With an ambition to upskill one million people through accessible, bite-sized learning, this is a strong signal that AI readiness is now essential.
#AI #DigitalSkills @lawlessj

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

We’re delighted to launch our new Partner Spotlight series with one of our valued strategic partners - @CoreOptimise.

A digital agency helping businesses navigate online channels, improve conversion and drive growth.

Learn more: https://t.co/aZ8D2rsqJj

#DigitalBusiness

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

We’re delighted to announce the first wave of speakers for DIGITAL VELOCITY, taking place on 10 September at Pitch Dublin.

Real operators. Real insight. No filler.

🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets live: https://t.co/ERjm0xlEVz

#Velocity #NetworkConnectSucceed

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

⚡ DIGITAL VELOCITY is coming to Pitch Dublin on Sept 10.

Hear from Google, Sky Ireland, TikTok, Amazon, Huawei + many more.

🎟️ Super Early Bird tickets:
https://t.co/ERjm0xlEVz

#Velocity #NetworkConnectSucceed

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

DBI is expanding and looking for partners ready to make a real impact.

If you want to grow your influence in Ireland’s digital sector, this is your opportunity. At DBI, partners shape strategy, drive decisions and grow with us.

Learn more: https://t.co/pAS2tgZi4K

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

DBI is expanding and looking for partners ready to make a real impact. If you want to grow your influence in Ireland’s digital sector, now is your chance.

At DBI, partners shape strategy, decisions, and grow with us - not from the sidelines.
Learn more: https://t.co/pAS2tgZi4K

[RTÉ Business @RTEbusiness]

Many businesses are not investing enough in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption according to a new report from Digital Business Ireland (DBI). https://t.co/fMNnaFEEXD

[Digital Business Ireland (DBI) @DigitalIre]

65% of Irish businesses plan to invest in AI in 2026 - but most aren't investing enough and limited adoption will lead to falling behind EU peers.

DBI is calling for more investment and a coordinated approach to unlock AI’s full potential.

Read more: https://t.co/HsRYycb0ic