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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17 September 2026

DisrupTech on Tour Comes to Letterkenny

WiSAR Lab was pleased to welcome DisrupTech on Tour to Letterkenny this month, bringing the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) to the region and providing an opportunity for businesses, researchers and innovation stakeholders to explore the opportunities available through Enterprise Ireland’s DTIF Call 8. DTIF Call 8 Information and Networking Session: The morning session, held … Continued

25 August 2026

An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench officially launched at Glenveagh National Park

ATU Launches Digital Visitor Engagement Project at Glenveagh National Park as part of Heritage Week Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has officially launched An Binse Cliste (The Smart Bench,) an innovative digital visitor engagement project delivered by Data2sustain, ATU’s School of Creative Industries and WiSAR Lab at ATU, which explores how embedded technologies and environmental data can enhance … Continued

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

DisrupTech on Tour Comes to Letterkenny

An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench officially launched at Glenveagh National Park

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

DisrupTech on Tour Comes to Letterkenny

An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench officially launched at Glenveagh National Park

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud