What is Smart Regions?
Empowering Innovation Across Ireland
Smart Regions delivers high-impact accelerator programmes for SMEs, funded by Enterprise Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). We help food and drink businesses become competitive, resilient, and growth-focused.
Why Join the Accelerator Programme?
BIA Smart Regions Accelerator Programme is a 5-part, expert-led journey designed specifically for food & drink entrepreneurs, start-ups, and growth-stage businesses.
By joining, you'll gain:
5 full-day expert-led training workshops
on the key challenges facing food & drink businesses today
10 one-to-one mentoring and coaching sessions
tailored to your business needs
Exclusive resources
with access to worksheets, workbooks, and templates you can apply immediately
BIA Boost webinars
monthly ongoing learning, live Q&As with guest speakers, and valuable networking opportunities
The 5 Workshops include:
Making the Most of Equipment
Learn how to optimise production, maximise equipment use, and improve efficiency while ensuring compliance.
Investment & Growth Readiness
Get investor-ready with financial planning, growth strategies, and pitching support.
Smart Sourcing & Supply Chains
Strengthen your business with smarter procurement, supplier management, and logistics.
Building a Sustainable Business
Reduce waste, improve environmental practices, and build a brand that customers trust.
Driving Innovation
Turn ideas into market-ready products with innovation strategies and consumer insights.
SME Business Breakfast
Monthly webinars, live Q&As with guest speakers, and valuable networking opportunities.
Full Programme
- Includes all 5 workshops
- 10 one-to-one mentoring sessions
- Access to 1:1 business mentorship for the duration of the programme
- BIA Boost Webinars
Preserve your cash flow with flexible payment: 4 instalments of €350, payable before each of the first four workshops.
Access €5,600 of training, mentoring & consultancy for €1,400, made possible by Smart Regions Funding.
Only€1400per participant
Success Stories
Real Impact. Real Growth.
Dr. Maurice Deasy & Conor Casey
Climaticus
“The Smart Regions BIA Accelerator has been a game changer for Climaticus. As a sustainability-driven bio economy partner company, we joined the programme looking for guidance on scaling responsibly and we found so much more. The expertise, mentorship, and hands-on support from the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Programme at BIA Innovator Campus helped us refine our business model, strengthen our market strategy, and connect with an incredible network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Lynn Harte Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Programme Manager understood our vision from day one and provided 1:1 mentorship, support and practical tools to turn it into growth. Thanks to this programme, we’re now investment-ready and expanding our sustainable solutions to new markets. It’s more than a programme it’s a partnership that empowers real progress.”
Adrian Egan
Founder of Bo Wild Beef
Bo Wild Beef is 100% grass-fed, grazed & finished to provide the most nutrient dense grass-fed beef organ supplements in the world. It’s easy when you put it like that. The quality of the source is vital in providing a completely natural product, a 100% beef supplement with nothing else added.
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Dr. Maurice Deasy & Conor Casey
Climaticus
“The Smart Regions BIA Accelerator has been a game changer for Climaticus. As a sustainability-driven bio economy partner company, we joined the programme looking for guidance on scaling responsibly and we found so much more. The expertise, mentorship, and hands-on support from the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Programme at BIA Innovator Campus helped us refine our business model, strengthen our market strategy, and connect with an incredible network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Lynn Harte Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Programme Manager understood our vision from day one and provided 1:1 mentorship, support and practical tools to turn it into growth. Thanks to this programme, we’re now investment-ready and expanding our sustainable solutions to new markets. It’s more than a programme it’s a partnership that empowers real progress.”
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Adrian Egan
Founder of Bo Wild Beef
Bo Wild Beef is 100% grass-fed, grazed & finished to provide the most nutrient dense grass-fed beef organ supplements in the world. It’s easy when you put it like that. The quality of the source is vital in providing a completely natural product, a 100% beef supplement with nothing else added.
Our Partners
Championed by Leaders in Innovation
Funding Statement:
Smart Regions is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021 -2027.
