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MiCRA and Hytropics collaborate to optimise packaging integrity & quality systems

Hytropics is an Irish functional beverage brand producing a sugar-free electrolyte drink formulated for balanced energy and better focus. Manufactured in Ireland and containing electrolytes, B vitamins, Ginseng and sweetened with stevia, the product was created to help people feel their best while removing the guesswork from choosing healthy options on crowded supermarket shelves. Since […]

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Unlock Innovation with PEM Gateway Innovation Voucher Clinics

PEM Technology Gateway are running a series of Innovation Voucher Clinics to provide businesses, SMEs and start-ups with a unique opportunity to explore innovation in a practical, low-risk way. Designed to remove common barriers to R&D, the clinics will offer direct access to expert guidance at no cost and with no obligation. What to expect

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CroíValve collaborate with MET & LifeTec Group to enhance device validation through clinical simulation

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

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Applied IoT Cluster – Expertise Across the Full Internet of Things Technology Stack

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,

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Applied IoT Trends to Watch in 2026: Insights from the Applied IoT Cluster

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

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Innovation on your mind? Here’s how Technology Gateways can help

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,

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Unlocking Innovation with MICRA: A Guide to the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher

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

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Top 5 Reasons to embrace Innovation in 2026

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

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