The IMaR Technology Gateway is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27 and provides:
- technology solutions for the close-to-market needs of Irish Industry
- an open access point providing technology expertise which is industry relevant
- a portal to wider expertise on a national level through the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network
Based at the Kerry campus of Munster Technological University, IMaR applies its core expertise in electronics, mechatronics, automation technologies, software, IoT, RFID and data analytics to address the process and product innovation requirements of enterprises.

IMaR’s Core Expertise
Intelligent & Connected Smart Sensors & Devices
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Technologies
Automation & Robotics
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Process Monitoring and Analytics
Prototype & MVP Development

The IMaR Gateway draws upon the expertise of a core group of 35+ research engineers who work collaboratively with industry and other enterprises in the development of smarter, more efficient processes and innovative near-to-market product solutions. Since 2013, IMaR has successfully delivered to client organisations of all sizes in all sectors including, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, automotive, and process sectors.
Projects include:
- Connected wearable devices for sports and therapeutics
- Data analytics and artificial intelligence for streamlining professional services platforms
- Custom-built smart devices for monitoring animal wellbeing
- Customised automated inspection machines including computer vision
- Flexible configurable automated production cells including mobile platforms and robotic arms.
Many projects are co-funded through the innovation supports available from Enterprise Ireland. However, IMaR also provides direct consultancy, development services and customised training programmes. IMaR works with clients to establish a thorough understanding of their technical requirements and commercial objectives and thereafter, collaboratively scope the project including clear deliverables and milestones. Having identified with the client the most appropriate funding mechanism, IMaR will assist with the preparation of any necessary funding applications.


IMaR Gateway Manager
IMaR at Tralee
MTU Kerry: South Campus, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Email: tom.fitzmaurice@mtu.ie
Web: www.imar.ie
X: @imar_ie
LinkedIn: IMaR Technology Gateway
“Partnering with IMaR Technology Gateway at Munster Technological University (MTU) was great for Agri IOT/Moonsyst. As a SME it is difficult to devote enough time to all the various initiatives and challenges that arise as a business grows. Sean did a great job understanding the brief and completed some world class investigation into the Use Cases we had identified. The results have helped form our R&D roadmap but also given us great confidence to continue investing further. I’d be happy to recommend the IPP approach to other SME’s.”
Desmond Savage, Co-Founder, Agri IOT Ltd t/a Moonsyst