Expert Wireless Embedded Systems & Software Solutions - Applied Research & Product Development for Industry From Edge to Cloud

We foster disruptive technology innovations between academia and industry, from the edge to the cloud

Established in 2008, the Wireless Sensor and Applied Research Lab (WiSAR Lab) is an Internet of Things strategic research centre at the Atlantic Technological University, Donegal.

We conduct applied research, develop products and provide industry solutions using expertise in wireless, embedded systems and related software, from the edge to the cloud

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Research

The WiSAR Lab hosts an innovative multidisciplinary team of academics, researchers and engineers from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology at ATU Donegal, with a rich focus on the commercialisation of research outputs. Our prime research objective is to respond to the demands of various industries for growth and development and accelerate technology adoption and readiness.

Technology Gateway

At WiSAR, we work closely with industry partners in developing innovative and applied research solutions. As a member of the nationwide Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, WiSAR Technology Gateway delivers near to market solutions for commercial partners with an advanced test environment to accelerate R&D in the development and warehousing of IoT technology. The Gateway has an extensive portfolio of industry collaborations, ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations.

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28 November 2025

Now Hiring: Digital Communication Officer

We Are Hiring: Digital Communications Officer (Maternity Cover) WiSAR Lab & Technology Gateway at ATU Letterkenny is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Communications Officer to support our digital communications strategy during a maternity leave period. This role involves promoting the work of the WiSAR Lab, including EU-funded and nationally funded research projects, to … Continued

3 November 2025

Event: Accelerate your digital transformation with EDIH & Applied IoT

Overview Discover how De Minimis funding can accelerate your digital transformation with support from both EDIH and the EI Applied IoT cluster. Join us for an exclusive event bringing together the ENTIRE & Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and the Applied IoT Cluster of Technology Gateways (ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute, SETU, Nimbus Technology Gateway, MTU & WiSAR, ATU) to showcase how SMEs … Continued

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

Now Hiring: Digital Communication Officer

Event: Accelerate your digital transformation with EDIH & Applied IoT

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

Now Hiring: Digital Communication Officer

Event: Accelerate your digital transformation with EDIH & Applied IoT

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud