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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10 June 2025

Tech2Heal Project Launches to Lead Digital Health Innovation in Rural Communities

Bringing together leading minds in medicine, research, and technology from across Europe, Tech2Heal will drive innovation in wearable tech, virtual therapies, and remote care—ensuring better health access for those living in the most isolated regions. Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal welcomed European healthcare experts, researchers, and technology innovators to Letterkenny on 2-3 April 2025 for … Continued

5 June 2025

Applications Now Open: Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase 2 – ATU Donegal & ATU Sligo

Recruitment is now underway for Phase 2 of Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers programme, Ireland’s national entrepreneur development programme, supported by Enterprise Ireland. This intensive, six-month, full-time programme is designed to support early-stage founders with scalable business ideas, offering funding, mentorship, structured workshops, and access to a strong network of industry experts and investors. Information SessionJoin … Continued

From the Edge
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From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

Tech2Heal Project Launches to Lead Digital Health Innovation in Rural Communities

Applications Now Open: Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase 2 – ATU Donegal & ATU Sligo

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

Tech2Heal Project Launches to Lead Digital Health Innovation in Rural Communities

Applications Now Open: Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase 2 – ATU Donegal & ATU Sligo

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud