News & Events
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
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
4 June 2025
Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Photonics – Register Your Interest Now
Exciting opportunities to pursue a PhD in photonics research. Register your interest here by 26th June 2025 PhDs to start on 1st October 2025, more than 10 positions available Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, Tyndall National Institute and their associate partner Seagate Technology are delighted to call all students interested in pursuing a PhD in … Continued
26 May 2025
WiSAR Secures €8.46M to Lead Semiconductor and Photonics Innovation in the North-West
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
17 April 2025
Innovation Meets Tradition: Belleek Pottery’s Digital Leap with WiSAR, ATU
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
13 March 2025
ATU Launches Innovative VR Project to Enhance Elderly Care
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
12 March 2025
IWD: Mahbloos Khan
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
19 February 2025
WiSAR Lab Selected by Silicon Austria Labs for ESA-Funded CubeSat Communications Project
. 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
7 February 2025
Register Now: No Code Big Impact
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
