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Innovation can often begin with a single question: could research help solve a challenge in your business? For many SMEs, identifying opportunities for innovation or addressing operational and technical challenges can feel difficult without the right expertise or support. That is where the IMaR Technology Gateway’s Research Exploration programme provides an important first step. Established […]

SETU’s Design+ welcomed 40 transition year students from Tyndall College Carlow and Presentation College Carlow for the Ignition ‘26 Innovation Programme, encouraging creativity, collaboration and hands-on problem-solving. The six-day programme was led by Richard Whyte, Business Development Manager at Design+, and Anne Cope, Design Strategist at Design+, with support from third-year Product Design intern Elliot

Paradox Medical partnered with MET Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and LifeTec Group to test its delivery system in a clinically relevant environment. Testing with real hearts in MET’s imaging suite revealed challenges that bench work had not identified, informing subsequent optimisation of the delivery system. Procedure videos and fluoroscopy recordings also provided

Ireland’s innovation ecosystem is built on collaboration. For businesses navigating digital transformation, access to the right expertise, facilities and funding is critical. Two key supports available to Irish companies are the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network and Ireland’s network of European Digital Innovation Hubs Network (EDIHs).  While these networks operate at national and European levels respectively, their combined

As part of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we’re sharing interviews with members from across the Technology Gateway Network. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Cliodhna Carroll, Business Development Lead at PEM Gateway, ATU Sligo. Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role in PEM Technology Gateway? I’m the Business Development Lead at the PEM Technology

Across agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, marine operations, tourism and environmental monitoring, organisations are looking for better ways to understand what is happening beyond the office or factory control room. A connected device can monitor the health of livestock, identify a failing water pump, track equipment at sea, collect patient information, count tourist numbers or measure the

As part of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we’re sharing interviews with members from across the Technology Gateway Network. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Mariana Semmoloni, Business Development Technologist at MiCRA Technology Gateway, TU Dublin. Can you introduce yourself and tell us about your role in MiCRA Technology Gateway? I’m Argentinian and I have been living in Ireland

The Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway cluster, Irish Food Tech, consists of 7 Technology Gateways providing access to knowledge, expertise, skills and equipment in the food and beverage technology area. Cluster resources can be accessed by companies across Ireland in a wide selection of areas that include bioprocessing, food for health, process control and packaging. Irish Food Tech has partnered

As part of our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we’re sharing interviews with members from across the Technology Gateway Network. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Róża Paterek, Senior Business Development Technologist at MiCRA Technology Gateway. Can you describe your role and key responsibilities? My name is Roza Paterekand I’m the Senior Business Development Technologist at the MiCRA Technology Gateway,

Enterprise Ireland funded SETU Technology Gateways, Design+ and SEAM has supported Irish healthcare company, Ostomy Cubecare Ltd., through a series of innovation-led collaborations. Utilising the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher programme, Ostomy Cubecare Ltd accessed specialist expertise in design innovation, product development, engineering and applied materials research, helping to advance the development of new healthcare product