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September 2016 saw the formation of the first Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway cluster Applied IoT. Established in the area of Internet of Things, the cluster sought to bring together unique skills and expertise throughout the network directly to Irish Business. Since then another two clusters have joined the Technology Gateway family, in the areas of […]

Companies across Ireland are currently engaging in innovative projects which aid with their development, growth, and success at home and abroad. To enable the development of these projects, Enterprise Ireland provides advice, support, and funding through their regional office network and with programmes such as the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network. The Enterprise Ireland Technology

The success of new and established Irish industry is essential for the growth and economic development of any region. For industry, in particular, trading in an island with a forward-thinking and outward looking economy, sustained development throughout the entire island is necessary. One of the many contributors to this is a vibrant innovation ecosystem. In

The Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Centre is an interdisciplinary technology centre providing world-class solutions for the Medtech and general manufacturing sectors. Based at ATU’s Galway campus, the centre develops novel technologies relevant to both clinical research and Medtech companies operating in the design application phase. By actively engaging with clinical and industry partners, the

Did you know? One million plastic bottles are produced every 60 seconds. A new plastic bottle collection and recycling scheme has debuted at Athlone Institute of Technology under a green campus pilot initiative intended to educate staff and students about the benefits of appropriately sorting and recycling Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), a clear, strong and lightweight

At times we all struggle to come up with that great idea, striving for that lightbulb moment when the fog clears and there is instant clarity. But sometimes the dots will just not connect no matter how hard we try! A frustrating but common problem in this busy and connected world. Life is hectic and

Enterprise Ireland Innovation vouchers are an excellent way for Irish SMEs to venture into an innovation project. The Innovation Voucher Scheme was developed to build links between Ireland’s public knowledge providers and small businesses. It provides a €5,000 voucher to explore an innovation opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider. There are a large

Most people perceive funding applications as an onerous task. This shouldn’t be the case. We have compiled a list of 6 simple tips to consider before sending your funding application that will make the process more manageable. 1. Get advice at an early stage Rather than launching straight into your application, reach out to those

Innovation can be an important step in a company’s continued success and development. If you’re a start-up, SME, large indigenous or multinational company in Ireland, it should be at the forefront of your thinking. Innovation provides a range of positive advantages which in these uncertain times could provide stability and growth for many Irish companies.

3D scanning for precision engineering applications Cootehill Precision Engineering Ltd carries out work for companies ranging from component manufacturing for heavy industries (e.g. agricultural sector) through to the machining of very small components (e.g. the electronics industry). They have heat treatment and 3D printing facilities on site and a basic 3D scanning device. Their experience