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Innovation Meets Tradition: Belleek Pottery’s Digital Leap with ATU Donegal

Belleek Pottery, one of Ireland’s most historic and renowned pottery manufacturers, has successfully completed a groundbreaking digital transformation project in collaboration with WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal. This initiative, funded by the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost programme, has not only enhanced Belleek’s operational efficiency but also strengthened cross-border industry-academic collaboration. Leveraging ATU Donegal’s expertise …

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Key Benefits for Companies partnering with MET: Unlocking Growth and Innovation

The Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Technology Gateway is an interdisciplinary applied research centre, dedicated to supporting Research, Development and Innovation activities in the MedTech, Life Sciences and Engineering sectors. The MET Technology Gateway is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-27. Based …

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Meet the Team – Dr. Jamie Meehan, MET Technology Gateway

In our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we bring you a range of interviews from across the Technology Gateway Network Team. Today we introduce Dr. Jamie Meehan, Technology Gateway Manager at MET Technology Gateway, ATU Galway City. Tell us a bit about MET Technology Gateway The Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is co-funded by the …

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Food Technology in Ireland: Opportunities for Irish Businesses

A key driver of Irelands national economy is the food sector. It contributes extensively to innovation, exports and employment. Ireland’s food industry has a strong reputation, particularly in producing high-quality, sustainably produced food. It is a dynamic industry, rapidly advancing due to technology advancements and changes in consumer demands including a greater desire for sustainability …

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Join industry experts at Cosmetic Innovation – From Idea to Impact

Registration is now open for the upcoming ‘Cosmetic Innovation – From Idea to Impact’. Organised by the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) and Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA), “Cosmetic Innovation – From Idea to Impact” is a half-day event (as part of MTU’s Innovation and Enterprise Month 2025), where you will hear …

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ATU Launches Innovative VR Project to Enhance Elderly Care

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and residential care group Riada Care Ltd. have unveiled an innovative new project that uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Supported by the Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), the initiative introduces 360° VR videos to convalescent care homes, offering residents immersive experiences …

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SME’s: Unlock innovation success with Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways

SME’s competing in today’s marketplace often find that R&D activities are out of reach due to a number factors including financial support, lack of expertise, limited resources, or restricted access to suitable equipment. These barriers often make innovation and R&D seem unachievable for small and medium sized businesses. However, this is where the Technology Gateway …

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Minister Burke announces over €12 million capital investment in equipment for industry research and innovation

10 projects to receive €12.1 million in funding to access cutting-edge equipment to increase R&D collaboration and competitiveness for companies through the Technology Gateways and Technology Centres based in the Third Level Sector nationwide. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D. has announced the successful applicants to the latest round of the Capital …

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SETU partners with FLI Global on groundbreaking research for the cement industry

Novel and disruptive research with groundbreaking impact Research conducted by members of SETU’s Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment’s (engCORE) over a two-year period (2022-2024), has produced a novel, disruptive, smart surface technology which will have groundbreaking impacts on the international concrete industries. The research was carried out in partnership with FLI Global, and supported by …

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Technology Gateway Clusters – FAQ’S    

Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways works in partnership with Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology across Ireland. Our 17 specialised Gateways and 3 sectoral clusters deliver innovation expertise and solutions for Irish industry. The following answers frequently asked questions related to the clusters. What are the Technology Gateway Clusters?    Technology Gateway clusters are industry focused research …

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