Beyond the ordinary

Dr. Sinéad Mellett is the Founder of Perene Innovation. With over 20 years' experience, she has managed €10M+ in European-funded programmes, collaborated with 60+ international partners, and helped deliver innovation initiatives across Ireland and Europe. Today, she's building technology that helps organisations work smarter, measure impact and deliver better outcomes.

Areas of Expertise

Innovation Management — Designing and delivering innovation programmes that help organisations and SMEs create measurable value.
European Research & Funding — Extensive experience leading Horizon Europe, Interreg and Erasmus+ projects and international partnerships.
AI & Digital Transformation — Applying technology to improve operational efficiency, knowledge management and decision-making.
Sustainability & Circular Economy — Developing innovation initiatives that support sustainable growth and long-term resilience.
Impact Measurement & Programme Leadership — Turning complex programme data into meaningful insights that demonstrate outcomes and inform future investment.

Expertise

20+ years in innovation management and SME support
€10M+ in European research and innovation funding managed
60+ international partners across Horizon Europe, Interreg and Erasmus+
AI, digital transformation and impact measurement
Sustainability, circular economy and research commercialisation.

Meet our team

Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.

Orianna Ni Aibhrill

Innovation & Partnerships Associate

Sarah Averill

Digital & Community Engagement Associate