Latest ii Update: Events, Funding & Opportunities Across the North West

News | March 19, 2026

by Anne Marie McLaughlin, ii Innovation Manager. Annemarie.McLaughlin@theii.com

The latest edition of the ii Update Newsletter is now available, bringing together key events, funding opportunities and business supports from across Inishowen and the wider North West region.

The ii is a collaborative workspace and enterprise hub focused on supporting founders, remote workers, SMEs and scaling businesses — creating opportunities for connection, collaboration and growth.

Each edition of the ii Update is designed to make it easier to stay informed about what’s happening across the regional enterprise ecosystem.


What’s Included in This Edition

This month’s update features a range of opportunities and supports, including:

  • The InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Competition, offering a €800,000 prize fund for early-stage businesses
  • Fully funded digital skills courses through the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH)
  • Upcoming ii events, including our European Coworking Day Open Day on 6 May
  • Access to expert advice for SMEs through the InterTradeIreland Trade Hub
  • A member spotlight on Subterranean Software, highlighting their growth and contribution to the local enterprise ecosystem

Stay Connected

The ii Update Newsletter is a simple way to stay connected to events, opportunities and supports relevant to businesses across the North West.

👉 Read the full newsletter here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ii-update-march-2026

If you would like to share an opportunity, host an event, or learn more about membership at the ii, feel free to get in touch.


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