Nimbus Technology Gateway, based in MTU, is the industry interface for the Nimbus Research Centre. The Gateway develops Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems prototypes for a broad range of companies, connecting everyday objects and systems and making them smart. The Nimbus Research Centre is at the forefront of IoT and CPS research, innovation and learning, developing technologies that address the real needs of industry, people and society.

Nimbus’s Core Expertise
Electronics/hardware
Sensor devices and systems
Device characterisation
PCB design and assessment
Mechanical design and assessment
Networks and wireless communications
Systems integration
Full stack software R&D
UX (User Experience) & Human centred design
Extended Reality – Virtual and augmented reality

The Nimbus Technology Gateway provides businesses with innovative software, hardware, technical research, development and innovation support. We are one of the largest IoT Applied Research Centre in Ireland with over 35 full-time researchers and engineers who deliver 60+ applied research projects per year.
The Nimbus Gateway acts as a resource to bring innovative business ideas to life and add value. It acts as an extension of a company’s research and development capability. As a result of the collaboration with Nimbus, many start-up companies in particular have received an increased level of funding, which can support research projects on a larger scale. Over 600 projects have been completed by the Nimbus Technology Gateway, in conjunction with almost 400+ companies since the start of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Programme.
The highly experienced and dedicated development team at the Nimbus Technology Gateway, offers end-to-end digital transformations. Services cover the “full-stack” of digital technology which include communications (including 5G), UX/UI, human centred design, Extended Reality (AR/VR), Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, pcb design, firmware programming, system integration, software R&D, system testing, and more. Our technology capabilities can be transferred over multiple domains. Predominantly these include, but are not limited to, Digital Transformation in Industry 5.0, Energy, Smart Cities, Health, Agri-tech, Marine, Aerospace, and Water.
Our client companies range from small Start-Ups (micro, small, medium) to large multi-nationals, and the scale of our projects varies from €1000 to €1,000,000+. At Nimbus we are experts in grant funding applications in order to de-risk your projects. We work mainly with Enterprise Ireland funding however we work closely with and apply to other funding schemes such as EPA / SEAI / EU etc.


Nimbus Gateway Manager
Nimbus at Cork
MTU Cork: Bishopstown, Cork, Co. Cork
Email: brian.cahill@mtu.ie
Phone: +353 (0)87 7824314
Web: nimbusgateway.ie
LinkedIn: Nimbus Research Centre
Our Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher project was such a success in so many ways. We got serious exposure from it underpinned by a quality job delivered by the excellent Nimbus Gateway. We will be back.”
Mr Mike Keane, CEO, Hibra Design Ltd