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Event: Accelerate your digital transformation with EDIH & Applied IoT
Overview Discover how De Minimis funding can accelerate your digital transformation with support from both EDIH and the EI Applied IoT cluster. Join us for an exclusive event bringing together the ENTIRE & Data2Sustain European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and the Applied IoT Cluster of Technology Gateways (ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute, SETU, Nimbus Technology Gateway, MTU & WiSAR, ATU) to showcase how SMEs … Continued
31 October 2025
Now Hiring: Research Engineer – WiSAR Lab, ATU Donegal
The WiSAR Lab and Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal is recruiting a Research Engineer to join our expanding team working at the forefront of wireless innovation, e-health, and wearable technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role in two funded European projects focused on the development of wearable health monitoring technologies and body area network systems. … Continued
Official launch of NWCAM2 initiative marks a new era for cross-border innovation in life and health sciences
On October 27th, Catalyst welcomed distinguished guests and partners to its Derry-Londonderry office for the official launch of NWCAM2 (North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2). The transformative cross-border initiative is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). It is designed to accelerate innovation and sustainable manufacturing … Continued
24 October 2025
Webinar: Digital Innovation Transforming Health and Social Care
We are delighted to invite you to a focused one-hour webinar exploring how digital and technological innovation is transforming health and social care delivery in Ireland. This free online event, taking place on Tuesday, 28 October 2025, from 11am to 12pm (Irish time), is part of the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) RemoTED Project … Continued
15 October 2025
WiSAR Lab and Technology Gateway Celebrate Major Research Successes
The WiSAR Lab and Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is proud to announce a series of significant research achievements this month, highlighting the continued excellence and innovation of its research team. The team, comprising Dr. Nick Timmons, Sahar Saleh, Tale Saeidi, and Zayed Nasser, has achieved notable recognition through the acceptance of multiple … Continued
19 September 2025
WiSAR Featured in KTI Knowledge Transfer Survey 2024
WiSAR is proud to be featured in the Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) Annual Knowledge Transfer Survey 2024, which highlights Ireland’s strong performance in research commercialisation, industry collaboration, and innovation impact. The survey, published by Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) and the Higher Education Authority (HEA), showcases case studies of successful partnerships between research-performing organisations and industry. … Continued
17 September 2025
North-West positioned as Semiconductor and Photonics Innovation Hub with launch of €8.46M SPEAR Centre project
The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) has been launched at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) campus in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. This project is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed … Continued
19 August 2025
Applications Open – Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Integrated Photonics
Atlantic Technological University (Letterkenny Campus), in partnership with Ulster University, Tyndall National Institute, and Seagate Technology, is now recruiting PhD researchers through the SPEAR Research Programme. Duration: 4 years (Full-time)Expected Start Date: 1st October 2025Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland SPEAR Project Background and Description The Semiconductor and Photonics Education and Research (SPEAR) Centre is a … Continued
24 June 2025
WiSAR Partners in €9.98M NWCAM2 Cross-Border Innovation Programme
A new multi-million-euro cross border innovation initiative is seeking to help 30 small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and life sciences sector to embed and accelerate sustainable manufacturing in their businesses. Catalyst has secured funding under the PEACEPLUS Innovation Challenge Fund to lead NWCAM2—the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 which will work with businesses … Continued
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
