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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

Aerogen, a global leader in high-performance aerosol drug delivery, partnered with the MET Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) to validate a critical, in-house analytical testing method using advanced High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) techniques. This focused collaboration provided the necessary ‘gold standard’ baseline data, enabling Aerogen to confidently integrate their validated method across all

Since its launch in 2013, the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network has driven innovation in Irish businesses by bridging the gap between industry and academia. The programme provides companies across the country with access to advanced technology solutions, helping to drive innovation and boost regional economic development. To strengthen collaboration throughout the network, the gateways

Ireland takes pride in being a nation of innovators. We recognise the critical role innovation plays in driving business success, particularly within the SME sector. It acts as both a safeguard during challenging times and a catalyst for long-term growth and competitiveness. Innovation has a proven track record of enhancing company performance. That’s why Enterprise

Design+ Technology Gateway based at SETU Carlow recently hosted 42 Transition Year students from Tyndall College Carlow and Presentation College Carlow as part of the Ignition 25 Innovation Programme. The six-day programme, facilitated by Richard Whyte, Business Development Manager at Design+, and Kinga Pestka, Design Strategist, aimed to nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial thinking among

Innovation in MedTech thrives at the intersection of education, research, and hands-on practice. This was on full display at a recent Catheter Workshop delivered by EyeDea Medtech Education and Zues in partnership with the MET Technology Gateway at ATU Galway. The event attracted participants from Ireland, France, Germany, and the USA, underlining both the global

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 Tara Heffernan, Technology Gateway Manager at MiCRA, TU Dublin. Tell us a little about yourself and your role within the MiCRA Technology Gateway. My name is Tara Heffernan, and I’m the