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CroíValve, a Dublin-based medical device company, required specialised clinical imaging techniques to evaluate the real-world performance of its device capabilities not typically available in a standard laboratory environment. The company encountered a key technological bottleneck, the need to visualise device behaviour using echocardiography and fluoroscopy without the cost and complexity of acquiring and operating advanced […]

The Enterprise Ireland Applied IoT Cluster brings together the combined expertise and capabilities of six Technology Gateways to support companies in the design, development and deployment of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Working across the full IoT technology stack from connected devices through to business decision-making, the cluster provides industry with access to world-class research,

Coming up with that breakthrough idea isn’t always easy. We all chase those lightbulb moments when everything suddenly makes sense but sometimes, no matter how hard we try, the dots just won’t connect! It’s a common frustration in today’s fast-paced, always-connected world. Finding time to think creatively can feel impossible. Yet keeping your business ideas

As we look ahead to 2026, the Applied IoT sector continues to evolve at pace, driven by advances in automation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and data-led innovation. Drawing on insights from the Technology Gateway Managers across the Enterprise Ireland Applied IoT Cluster comprising IMaR, COMAND, Smarter Factory, WiSAR, Nimbus and ICS; five key trends have emerged

An Applied IoT Cluster and European Digital Innovation Hubs Event On 26 November, the Applied IoT Cluster hosted the first in a new series of digital transformation events in Dublin, co-hosted with our partners from the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) Network, including ENTIRE EDIH Ireland, Data2Sustain, and Enterprise Ireland. The event brought together SMEs,

Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateways offer Irish companies a valuable resource for developing new or improved products, processes and services. Through 17 Gateways located at five Technological Universities and DKIT, businesses gain access to over 300 industry-focused researchers and engineers, as well as specialised equipment and facilities. The Network is open to companies of all sizes,

If you’re a small or medium-sized business considering an application for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher, this Q&A is for you. Tara Heffernan, Technology Gateway Manager at MiCRA, TU Dublin Tallaght, answers the most common questions to help you understand how the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher process works and what you can expect when collaborating

In today’s fast-paced business environment, business innovation is essential for survival and growth. Start-ups, SMEs, large and multinational companies in Ireland that actively invest in innovation strategies position themselves to thrive in competitive markets and adapt to changing customer needs. Here are five compelling reasons why your business should make innovation a priority: 1. Gain

Under ATU’s technical leadership, cutting-edge smart water technology has advanced from research labs in Donegal to real-world deployment in Uganda, where it is already improving water security for rural communities. The Smart Water: Internet of Things (IoT) for Uganda project has reached a significant milestone as these systems transition from advanced academic research to operational

Letsbuyhealthcare is an Irish private healthcare booking platform and co-operative that enables individuals and employers to fund, access, choose and book private healthcare services through a new simple, flexible healthcare scheme. Members can save for healthcare by purchasing Healthcare Coin vouchers, which can then be used to pay for healthcare requirements. There are no annual