Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network
17 centres of R&D excellence working with industry
The Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27 and the Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-27.
17 specialist gateways
Leverage the expertise of over 300 industry-focused researchers with specialist equipment and facilities.
Key technology areas
Expertise across polymers, photonics, biotech, pharmaceuticals, mechatronics, IoT, manufacturing and wireless services.
Near-to-market innovation
Access R&D solutions to develop new products or services, or optimisation of a process, for business and industry.
Great support for SMEs
We support projects of all sizes to all types of company (startups, HPSUs, SMEs, large indigenous, multinationals, etc.).
An excellent track record
Since 2013, over 4,900 Irish companies have used the Technology Gateway Network, completing more than 7,700 innovation projects.
Innovation supports
Benefit from financial supports from Enterprise Ireland such as the Innovation Voucher scheme, Innovation Partnerships and the Agile Innovation Fund.
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Our partnerships with industry
Recent blog posts
Explore new & innovative routes to implementing IoT technology
Enterprise Ireland’s Applied Internet of Things (IoT) Cluster is one of three specialised Technology Gateway clusters within the Enterprise Ireland Network. Partnering with the…
Innovation: a critical role in long-term success
Innovation can often play a critical role in the long-term success of businesses. From economic uncertainty to market fluctuations, a company’s capacity to innovate…
New €10 Million APT Facility at TUS Set to Transform Ireland’s Polymer and MedTech Industries
The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke TD, officially opened the state-of-the-art Applied Polymer Technologies (APT) research facility at the Technological University of the…
Innovate and Thrive: Accelerate your SME with Technology Gateway’s and the Innovation Voucher
Are you an Irish SME in need of expertise to elevate and advance your product or service beyond your current R&D capabilities? The Enterprise…
Adopting a collaborative approach to food innovation
For startups, SME’s and even established companies seeking to innovate existing products, navigating the journey to market can be a challenge. However, the Irish…
In vitro evaluation of medical technologies
‘‘The world’s most forward-thinking scientists are developing and using animal-free methods that are actually relevant to human health for studying diseases and testing products.…
Enterprise Ireland announce changes to the Innovation Voucher Programme
Enterprise Ireland have announced the following upcoming changes to the Innovation Voucher Programme effective the 1st of July 2024. Please note that all companies…
MTU Secures €7.6 Million Investment to Advance Research Activity
Munster Technological University (MTU) is pleased to announce that it has secured €7.6 million in funding to advance its research activities through the Enterprise…
PEM Gateway partners with Harlequin Manufacturing to pioneer tailored wastewater treatment innovation.
As a family-owned business headquartered in Northern Ireland, Harlequin Manufacturing has been at the forefront of innovation for over four decades. From their humble…
New TUS & Zinkworks research group aims to improve global supply chains, eco-efficiency & safety through shipping port technology
As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Athlone-based ICT start-up…