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For startups, SME’s and even established companies seeking to innovate existing products, navigating the journey to market can be a challenge. However, the Irish Food Tech Cluster as part of the Technology Gateway programme, is here to guide you through this journey, providing knowledge, expertise and skills in food and beverage technology to Irish industry. Whether you are launching […]

‘‘The world’s most forward-thinking scientists are developing and using animal-free methods that are actually relevant to human health for studying diseases and testing products. These alternatives to animal testing include sophisticated tests using human cells and tissues (also known as in vitro methods), advanced computer-modelling techniques (often referred to as in silico models), and studies

Enterprise Ireland have announced the following upcoming changes to the Innovation Voucher Programme effective the 1st of July 2024. Please note that all companies are still liable for the payment of VAT at 23% and any Vouchers issued before the 1st of July 2024 will remain valued at €5,000. The Innovation Voucher programme was developed

Munster Technological University (MTU) is pleased to announce that it has secured €7.6 million in funding to advance its research activities through the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme until 2029. This crucial funding, co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27, underscores MTU’s

As a family-owned business headquartered in Northern Ireland, Harlequin Manufacturing has been at the forefront of innovation for over four decades. From their humble beginnings with just three employees in 1981, they have grown to a team of 105 dedicated individuals, serving clients across Europe.  Harlequin’s commitment to innovation and diversification has led them to

As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Athlone-based ICT start-up Zinkworks are turning their attention to how shipping ports can adopt the technology to improve global supply chains, eco-efficiency and safety. To do this, they have formed a new €2 million

Pictured: Mark Whelan, Technology Gateway Programme Manager, Enterprise Ireland; Jim O’Hagan, Smarter Factory Technology Manager, Technological University of the Shannon;  Karen Coughlan– Manager, Southern Regional Assembly and Dr Liam Brown, Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation, Technological University of the Shannon. Pic. Brian Arthur. The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway launched today (April 4,

Companies and individuals are invited to attend the Annual Polymer Conference on 18th April 2024, at Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The event held in association with Polymer Technology Ireland and First Polymer Training, will bring together Irish and International industry plastics leaders, engineers and scientists to discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the industry

In this busy, connected and technological world, innovation can often provide an edge over your competitors. For many companies, new idea generation and problem-solving are seen as an integral part of strategic planning, a natural step in their long-term plan; for others, it may be something which they have given some thought to but haven’t yet