The Technology Gateway Network provided near-to-market solutions for business and industry. Since 2013, over 1000 Irish based companies have used Technology Gateways to complete more than 2500 innovation based projects at a total value of over €24 million, 48% of which has come directly from industry. In that period WiSAR completed projects for over 60 companies.
Technology Gateways are used by companies of all sizes, but especially SMEs. Typical projects focus on the development of a new product or service, product testing and process optimisation. Projects can be part funded using Enterprise Ireland RD&I funding schemes such as Innovation Vouchers, Innovation Partnerships and RD&I grants.