AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce that AIM Centre has been named the European Winner in the ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ category at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025, held during the SME Assembly in Copenhagen, Denmark on November 11th.
This remarkable achievement recognises our dedication to helping enterprises across Ireland embrace digital transformation - empowering them not just to adopt new technologies, but to actively innovate, market, and grow through the power of digital tools and services.
About the European Enterprise Promotion Awards
Organised by the European Commission, the European Enterprise Promotion Awards celebrate outstanding initiatives that foster entrepreneurship and support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Europe.
The awards honour excellence at local, regional, national, and European levels - recognising those who make a lasting impact on enterprise development and economic resilience.
Since their launch in 2006, the EEPAs have showcased hundreds of forward-thinking projects that drive innovation and growth throughout Europe. To be named the European Winner in this year’s competition is an extraordinary recognition of AIM Centre’s impact and the strength of Ireland’s commitment to digital transformation.
What the Award Means to Us
Securing the European title for ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ is a proud moment for our entire network - a reflection of the collaboration, innovation, and vision shared across our team, partners, and client community.
The category recognises initiatives that help enterprises - particularly SMEs - adopt and integrate digital technologies to improve operations, enter new markets, and build future-ready businesses.
At AIM Centre, our mission has always been to make digital transformation inclusive, accessible, and sustainable. Through tailored mentoring, business support, skills programmes, and collaborative partnerships, we’ve helped companies across Ireland digitise services, explore new products, and future-proof their operations in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
We take particular pride in supporting rural and regional enterprises, ensuring that innovation and opportunity are not limited by geography. From local manufacturers to service providers, AIM Centre has helped businesses connect with new customers, expand globally, and embrace technology with confidence.
Celebrating European Recognition
In August 2025, AIM Centre was named the National Winner in the same category - a recognition that marked a major milestone in our journey and earned us the honour of representing Ireland at the European finals.
Now, winning the European Enterprise Promotion Award places AIM Centre among Europe’s most influential enterprise initiatives. It highlights how Ireland’s northwest has become a driving force in fostering digital adoption, innovation, and sustainable growth.
This recognition also reinforces the power of collaboration between local authorities, industry partners, and SMEs, showing what can be achieved when communities unite behind a shared goal - building a more digital, competitive, and resilient future for business.
Our Thanks
We extend heartfelt thanks to Sligo County Council for their continued partnership and belief in our mission. Their support has been instrumental in helping AIM Centre grow its reach and deepen its impact across Ireland.
We also wish to thank our founding partners - Leitrim County Council, Atlantic Technological University, and Enterprise Ireland - whose leadership and collaboration have been vital to our success and ongoing development.
Finally, our deepest thanks go to the businesses and community members who make up the AIM network. This award is a celebration of their commitment to progress.
Together, we’re helping Ireland’s enterprises not just keep pace with digital change - but lead it.