RISE Midwest

Schedule

Wed Jun 03 2026 at 09:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

TUS Coonagh Campus | Limerick, LK

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Connect with the Midwest’s leading female innovators and leaders, learn how to scale ideas into impact.
About this Event

RISE Midwest brings together women driving innovation across research, technology, and enterprise in the Mid-West region. This event is designed to connect, inspire, and support female-led innovation, offering attendees practical insights, access to valuable networks, and visibility into funding and growth opportunities.

Who Should Attend

  • Women in research, academia, or innovation
  • Startup founders and entrepreneurs
  • Professionals in SMEs and multinational organisations
  • Early-career innovators

What You’ll Gain

  • Insights into funding and scaling innovation in Ireland
  • Real-world experiences from female founders and leaders
  • Opportunities to connect with industry, academia, and enterprise
  • Exposure to support networks and programmes available in the region

In Collaboration With

  • Technological University of the Shannon
  • County Tipperary Chamber Skillnet
  • Irish MedTech Skillnet
  • Limerick Chamber Skillnet
  • Shannon Chamber Skillnet

Following the success of our SPRING RISE event in Athlone this February, demand for this complementary RISE Midwest event has been exceptionally strong. Spaces are limited - register early to secure your place.

TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Welcome & Introduction
🕑: 10:05 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel 1: Females Building the Future
Host: Moderator: Maria Gleeson, Limerick Chamber

Info: This panel will explore how women are shaping the future of research, technology and innovation through leadership, collaboration and strategic partnerships. Panellists will discuss the importance of connecting academia, industry and enterprise to translate ideas into real-world impact.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel 2: Scaling Female-Led Innovation
Host: Moderator: Dr Gillian Barry, TUS

Info: This panel will focus on the journey from research and early innovation through to commercialisation and scaling. Speakers will share their experience navigating funding, building startups, and accessing national and international markets.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Tea & Coffee Break
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Georgie Crawford - The Good Glow
Host: Georgie Crawford 

Info: Georgie Crawford is a qualified Health Coach, and the founder of one of Ireland's leading health and wellness brands, The Good Glow.

With over 12 million downloads of her award winning podcast productions, The Good Glow & Soul Sisters, Georgie takes her audience on a journey to discover new and innovative ways to take better care of themselves.

Georgie believes that by sharing her experiences she can help others prioritise their wellbeing and create an impact on both their personal and professional lives. Learn more - https://www.thegoodglow.ie/


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch, Networking & Exhibition
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TUS Coonagh Campus, Ennis Road, Limerick, Ireland

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