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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9 January 2026

Minister Burke Announces €23 Million for European Digital Innovation Hubs, Including Data2Sustain, to Support SME Digitalisation

Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, has announced €23 million in additional funding for Ireland’s four European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) to enable the hubs to continue supporting eligible enterprises and public service bodies in adopting AI and other cutting-edge digital technologies. Ireland’s four EDIHs — CeADAR, Data2Sustain, ENTIRE, and FactoryXChange — help drive digital … Continued

12 December 2025

Now Hiring: Photonic-Inspired Federated Learning for Communication-Efficient Next Generation Radio Access Networks (NG-RANs)

The SPEAR centre Research Programme: Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Integrated Photonics Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Letterkenny Campus In partnership with Ulster University, Tyndall National Institute, and Seagate Technology Duration: 4 years (Full-time) Expected Start Date: February 2026 Location: WiSAR Lab, ATU, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland PhD Project Description Project Title: Photonic-Inspired Federated Learning for Communication-Efficient Next Generation Radio … Continued

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

Minister Burke Announces €23 Million for European Digital Innovation Hubs, Including Data2Sustain, to Support SME Digitalisation

Now Hiring: Photonic-Inspired Federated Learning for Communication-Efficient Next Generation Radio Access Networks (NG-RANs)

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

Minister Burke Announces €23 Million for European Digital Innovation Hubs, Including Data2Sustain, to Support SME Digitalisation

Now Hiring: Photonic-Inspired Federated Learning for Communication-Efficient Next Generation Radio Access Networks (NG-RANs)

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud