Who are we?
COMAND Technology Gateway provides industry-focused, collaborative R&D for companies seeking to design, prototype, and scale digital and embedded systems, intelligent software solutions, and connected media technologies. Our expertise spans cloud platforms, AI, robotics, IoT, and immersive (AR/VR/XR) technologies.
Based within the Software Research Institute (SRI) at TUS, Athlone, COMAND supports companies across Ireland in developing next-generation applications, platforms, and infrastructures. We act as the R&D arm for industry, offering deep expertise, agile delivery, and access to public funding supports such as Innovation Vouchers and Innovation Partnerships.
Our mission is to transfer research outputs directly into industry, helping companies create innovative products and services with measurable commercial impact.
Who we work with?
COMAND collaborates with a wide range of companies – from startups and scaling SMEs to multinationals – across sectors such as telecommunications, enterprise software, and cloud solutions; advanced manufacturing and engineering; e-health and medical technologies; agri-tech and sustainability; media, mobile applications, and digital platforms; and fintech and business services. This diversity reflects COMAND’s ability to deliver solutions that address challenges across multiple domains, helping companies innovate, scale, and compete in fast-changing markets.
Our engagement models are practical, flexible, and supported by national funding schemes. Whether you need a working prototype, AI model integration, cloud migration, or immersive experience development – COMAND can support your journey.
What we do?
COMAND provides an integrated suite of services that span the entire innovation pipeline, from early-stage research and feasibility studies to full-scale prototyping and testing. Our expertise covers five core areas:
In Digital & Embedded Systems, we develop technologies such as digital media and extended reality (XR), robotics for smart manufacturing, IoT and edge computing, system architecture design, interoperability solutions, and digital twin systems.
Our Software & Application Development capabilities include building cross-platform and mobile applications, creating cloud media platforms, designing intuitive user interfaces, and exploring emerging technologies such as blockchain and decentralised systems.
In AI, Data & Innovation, we focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, advanced analytics, 3D sensing, and evaluation studies that unlock valuable insights and drive automation.
Our Engineering Support & Delivery services help companies translate concepts into working solutions, with tailored support in product design, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation.
Finally, our Engineering & Infrastructure Delivery expertise ensures that systems are robust, scalable, and secure, covering network and system architecture, cloud and IP-based infrastructures, telecom integration, and cybersecurity resilience.
Facilities & Resources
COMAND offers access to an expert, multidisciplinary team of software engineers, researchers, and technologists who work within an agile development environment designed for rapid prototyping and testing. Our facilities include cutting-edge infrastructure, robotics, sensors, and cloud environments, enabling companies to develop and validate solutions in real-world conditions. In addition, COMAND supports industry partners with funding applications, intellectual property guidance, and commercial readiness, ensuring that innovative ideas can be successfully translated into market opportunities.
Lets build the future together
If your company is exploring software solutions, AI integration, immersive media, or digital transformation, COMAND can help bring your ideas to life.
Based at: Technological University of the Shannon – Midlands Campus, Athlone
Email: comand@tus.ie, Anthony.Cunningham@tus.ie, Franklin.Silva@tus.ie.
Web: comand.ie | technologygateway.ie/comand-gateway
LinkedIn: SRI & COMAND TG