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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. Based […]

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 Franklin Silva, Business Development & Software Engineer at COMAND Technology Gateway. Tell us a bit about your role in COMAND Technology Gateway? I work as a Business Development & Software Engineer within COMAND Technology

As manufacturing continues to push the boundaries of complexity, customisation and performance, precision engineering has become a key enabler of innovation. One of the clearest examples of this shift is the growing use of simultaneous 5‑axis CNC machining, a technology that allows manufacturers to produce components that would have been extremely difficult (if not impossible)

Last Wednesday, 25 March, the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise hosted Accelerate Your Digital Transformation, a collaborative event delivered by the Applied IoT Cluster in partnership with Ireland’s European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). The event brought together SMEs, public sector organisations and industry stakeholders to explore how Ireland’s innovation ecosystem can support digital transformation through

CABR Technology Gateway, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland has unveiled details of this year’s Cosmetics Innovation Forum, scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone. The event will cover a wide range of topics and participants will gain insights into key areas including formulation, research and development, intellectual property, branding, regulatory

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

Design+ welcomed transition year students from Tyndall College to the Design+ Applied Design Technology Gateway. The visit gave students the opportunity to learn more about design, engineering and innovation, while also highlighting potential career pathways in STEM.  Learning from Industry professionals The visit, held as part of Engineers Week, provided students with valuable insight into

Following the success of the first event in this series, the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network and the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) Network are coming together once again in the Midlands. On 25th of March, the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise will host the second Accelerate Your Digital Transformation event, bringing together the full EDIH

ROSS Polymer Services is a contract manufacturing company specialising in technical injection moulding and value-added assembly for highly regulated sectors, including medical, life sciences, semiconductor, and food packaging production. With extensive expertise in advanced polymer processing, the company delivers innovative manufacturing solutions by leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and the latest material developments. Working in close partnership

A major new one-day conference and exhibition dedicated to the future of global medical technology was officially launched at Galway’s newly developed Dexcom Stadium. Taking place on Thursday, 30th April 2026, the event will bring together leaders in MedTech, Life Sciences, and Engineering to showcase cutting-edge research, technologies, and industry-ready innovations.  At the home of Connacht Rugby and a beacon of world-class infrastructure, the stadium will host the conference