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

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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

WiSAR Secures €8.46M to Lead Semiconductor and Photonics Innovation in the North-West

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WiSAR Lab at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) has been awarded €8.46 million in funding to spearhead the creation of the Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research (SPEAR) Centre. The project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme overseen by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). SPEAR Centre is a transformative initiative aimed at driving socio-economic regeneration … Continued

Innovation Meets Tradition: Belleek Pottery’s Digital Leap with WiSAR, ATU

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Belleek Pottery, one of Ireland’s most historic and renowned pottery manufacturers, has successfully completed a groundbreaking digital transformation project in collaboration with WiSAR Lab, Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal. This initiative, funded by the InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost programme, has not only enhanced Belleek’s operational efficiency but also strengthened cross-border industry-academic collaboration. Leveraging ATU Donegal’s expertise … Continued

ATU Launches Innovative VR Project to Enhance Elderly Care

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Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and residential care group Riada Care Ltd. have unveiled an innovative new project that uses Virtual Reality (VR) technology to enhance the quality of life for elderly residents. Supported by the Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), the initiative introduces 360° VR videos to convalescent care homes, offering residents immersive experiences … Continued

IWD: Mahbloos Khan

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  Celebrating Engineers Week & International Women’s Day (IWD) – Mahbloos Khan’s Inspiring Journey. As we mark Engineers Week 2025 and International Women’s Day, WiSAR is proud to spotlight Mahbloos Khan, a TU Rise PhD scholar, whose journey embodies resilience, determination, and the power of breaking barriers in STEM. Coming from a small village in … Continued

WiSAR Lab Selected by Silicon Austria Labs for ESA-Funded CubeSat Communications Project

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. Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has appointed ATU’s WiSAR Lab to a new ESA-funded project, ‘Enhancing CubeSat Communication: Beam Steering Antenna Systems.” The project, coordinated locally by Dr. Tale Saeidi of WiSAR, is focused on advancing CubeSat communication with cutting-edge beam-steering solutions. Dr. Nick Timmons, Director of the WiSAR Lab, highlighted the significance of the … Continued

Register Now: No Code Big Impact

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Following the overwhelming success of previous ChatGPT workshops, WiSAR Lab presents another interactive AI session as part of Local Enterprise Week 2025. Explore how AI can enhance workflows, improve decision-making, and boost efficiency—all without requiring coding expertise. This latest session will take a deeper dive into multi-step reasoning, brainstorming, data summarisation, and workflow optimisation, demonstrating … Continued

Job Opportunity: Marketing Executive – Applied-IoT Technology Gateway Cluster

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Join the Applied-IoT Cluster, part of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, working with companies to develop cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Through six Technology Gateways, the cluster connects businesses with over 150 research engineers and experts in software, hardware, communications, data analytics, control, UI/UX, and product trialling. About the Role As a Marketing … Continued

WiSAR 2024 Highlights Video

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2024 was an exceptional year for the WiSAR Lab, marked by a record-breaking number of engagements, projects, publications, and funding achievements. We’re thrilled to share some of our 2024 highlights and extend our thanks to everyone who engaged with and supported us along the way. Over the past year, we forged new partnerships, strengthened existing … Continued

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