Mayo’s Top Three Enterprises Head to the RDS for the Local Enterprise Showcase, Connecting with Global Buyers

Three Mayo Businesses Head to Local Enterprise Showcase at the RDS

In a bid to connect with buyers from around the world,three Mayo-based firms will take part in this year’s Local Enterprise Showcase at the RDS. The event is supported nationwide by Local Enterprise Offices, which help small firms access international markets.

The Mayo entrants are Slainte Sea Moss, a Foxford skincare producer; Kam Art & Design, a Westport-based artist; and Mouse House studios, a Killala-based pastel painting and ceramic sculpture studio.

Local Enterprise Office Mayo confirms it has assisted the companies with merchandising, marketing, and sales preparations for the three-day exhibition, running from Sunday 18 January to Tuesday 20 January. the goal is to boost visibility and create opportunities with global buyers.

Event Snapshot

Mayo Participant	Town	Business Type	Show Role
Slainte Sea Moss	Foxford	Skincare producer	Merchandising,branding,sales prep
Kam Art & design	Westport	Artist	Stand design,marketing
mouse House Studios	Killala	Pastel painting & ceramic sculpture	Merchandising,branding,sales strategy

Why this matters — evergreen insights

• Local enterprises are gaining structured access to international buyers,a key step toward scaling and export growth.
• Support from Local Enterprise Offices helps small producers translate regional craft into market-ready offerings,from branding to marketing materials.
• Events like the Local Enterprise Showcase can stimulate regional economies by widening customer networks and driving domestic and overseas orders.
• For Mayo, participating firms showcase the region’s diverse sectors—from skincare to visual arts—highlighting the value of place-based entrepreneurship.

What readers can learn

small firms can replicate this model by leveraging local business supports, building polished merchandising, and targeting international buyers through curated trade showcases.

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Which Mayo product would you most like to see reach international markets? What additional resources should Local Enterprise Offices provide to help small firms scale globally?

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.Mayo’s Top Three Enterprises Head to the RDS for the Local Enterprise Showcase – Connecting with Global Buyers

1. Who’s Representing Mayo at the RDS?

Enterprise	Sector	Core Offering	Recent Milestone
Mayo AgriTech Ltd.	Agrifood & Agri‑tech	Precision farming sensors & data‑analytics platform	Secured €2 M seed funding (2025)
Coastal Renewable Solutions	Clean Energy	Offshore wind‑farm design & maintenance services	Delivered the first 10 MW turbine installation in County Mayo (2024)
Digital Heritage Labs	ICT & Digital Innovation	AI‑driven cultural heritage preservation tools	Won the Irish Innovation Award (2025)

These three businesses were selected by the Mayo Enterprise Development Programme after a competitive assessment of export potential, scalability, and alignment with Ireland’s national growth sectors.

2. What Is the Local Enterprise Showcase?

• Venue: Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Dublin – the premier trade‑show hub for Irish SMEs.
• Date: 22–24 April 2026.
• Organizer: Enterprise Ireland in partnership with the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).
• Objective: Provide a curated platform where local enterprises can pitch directly to global buyers, investors, and supply‑chain partners in a high‑visibility setting.

3. Key Features of the RDS Showcase

1. Pre‑arranged B2B meetings – each enterprise receives a schedule of 1‑on‑1 buyer appointments based on sector‑specific matchmaking.
2. Live pitch arena – 10‑minute presentations followed by Q&A, streamed to an international audience.
3. Export‑ready workshops – sessions on EU market entry, US‑East Coast logistics, and financing for cross‑border trade.
4. innovation hub – demo zones where tech‑driven solutions can be tested by visitors in real time.

4. How the Mayo Enterprises will Leverage the Event

4.1 Mayo AgriTech Ltd.

• Target buyers: Large agribusiness groups from the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Showcase strategy: Live demo of the FieldSense IoT dashboard on a mock farm plot, highlighting real‑time moisture, nutrient, and pest data.
• Expected outcomes:
• 3 letter‑of‑intent (LOIs) for pilot projects across Europe.
• Introduction to Agri‑Tech Ireland’s export accelerator programme.

4.2 Coastal Renewable solutions

• Target buyers: International EPC contractors, offshore wind farm developers, and sovereign wealth funds.
• Showcase strategy: Interactive 3‑D model of the Mayo‑Coast 50 MW pilot wind farm, emphasizing modular turbine design and reduced installation time.
• Expected outcomes:
• strategic partnership talks with a Dutch offshore consortium.
• Funding interest from the European green Deal Innovation Fund.

4.3 Digital Heritage Labs

• Target buyers: Museums, cultural institutions, and heritage NGOs from the UK, USA, and Australia.
• Showcase strategy: Real‑time AI reconstruction of a 12th‑century Mayo castle, demonstrating the platform’s capability to digitise fragile artefacts.
• Expected outcomes:
• Pilot contract with the National Museum of ireland for a digital archiving project.
• Media coverage in TechCrunch Europe and Irish Times Tech.

5. Practical Tips for Maximising Buyer Engagement at the RDS

• Pre‑event research: Identify the top 5 buyer profiles per sector and tailor your pitch deck accordingly.
• Elevator pitch refinement: Keep the opening statement under 30 seconds, emphasizing unique value proposition (UVP) and export‑ready status.
• Digital collateral: Prepare QR‑code linked one‑pager PDFs for quick sharing; include case studies and ROI metrics.
• Follow‑up cadence: Send a personalised thank‑you email within 24 hours,attaching a concise proposal and next‑step timeline.
• Leverage post‑show analytics: Use the RDS exhibitor portal to track booth traffic and meeting conversion rates for continuous improvement.

6. Benefits of the Local Enterprise Showcase for Mayo SMEs

• Accelerated market entry: Direct access to decision‑makers reduces the sales cycle from months to weeks.
• Brand visibility: National media coverage elevates regional reputation beyond the Irish market.
• Funding opportunities: On‑site presence of EU and Irish venture capital firms opens doors to growth capital.
• Network effect: Connecting with other Irish innovators fosters collaborative product development and joint‑venture possibilities.
• Export readiness validation: Feedback from seasoned global buyers helps refine compliance, certification, and logistics processes.

7. Real‑World Examples from Previous RDS Showcases

Year	Mayo Enterprise	Global Buyer Interaction	Result
2023	Mayo BioPackaging	Meeting with a French FMCG conglomerate	Secured €1.5 M export contract for biodegradable packaging
2024	Western Tidal Energy ltd.	Pitch to a Japanese renewable‑energy fund	Received €3 M seed investment for tidal turbine R&D
2025	Connacht Cloud Solutions	Demo to a US‑based SaaS provider	Signed a reseller agreement covering north America

These case studies illustrate the tangible export growth that can be achieved when Mayo enterprises engage with the RDS platform.

8. Checklist for Mayo Enterprises Heading to the RDS

• Confirm booth dimensions and layout (standard 3 m × 3 m).
• Finalise pitch deck (max 12 slides).
• Prepare product samples or demo devices.
• Book pre‑arranged B2B slots via the Enterprise Ireland portal.
• Arrange travel and accommodation (recommend hotels within 5 km of the RDS).
• Set up post‑show CRM workflow for lead tracking.

By following this structured approach, Mayo’s top three enterprises are positioned to translate showcase exposure into lasting global partnerships and drive sustainable export growth for the region.