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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News & Events

10 December 2025

ATU Delivers Clean Water Breakthrough in Uganda

Under ATU’s technical leadership, cutting-edge smart water technology has advanced from research labs in Donegal to real-world deployment in Uganda, where it is already improving water security for rural communities. The Smart Water: Internet of Things (IoT) for Uganda project has reached a significant milestone as these systems transition from advanced academic research to operational … Continued

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

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud

News & Events

ATU Delivers Clean Water Breakthrough in Uganda

Now Hiring: Digital Communication Officer

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge to the Cloud

From the Edge to the Cloud

News & Events

ATU Delivers Clean Water Breakthrough in Uganda

Now Hiring: Digital Communication Officer

© Wisar Lab

From the Edge
to the Cloud

From the Edge
to the Cloud