We support the bringing to market of technology from the research environment.

Applied Research Forum 2008

This event took place in Dublin on 18th June and was attended by over 200 applied researchers.
Click here to read more about the event

Commercialisation Expertise
We have teams in the areas of Biotechnology, Industrial Technologies and Informatics that work with researchers who are interested in seeing their research work put to commercial use.

Commercialisation Fund
We provide funding for industry oriented research and follow through with expert support whether you are forming your own company or seeking to licence your technology to industry partners.  View submission deadlines for 2008.

Patent Fund and Advice
We can help with patent costs and supply advice on all aspects of the patent process.

Campus Incubation Centres
Our incubator programme offers space and support to entrepreneurs across the country who want to develop their projects within the supportive structure of a college campus.

Applied Research Enhancement (ARE) Programme
This programme has been created to enhance the applied research capabilities within the Institutes of Technology.

Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative supporting technology transfer professionals to increase the level of intellectual property (IP) transferred to industry from research in Higher Education Institutions and to facilitate the development of high quality and effective systems and policies to ensure that the IP is identified, protected and transferred, where possible into companies in Ireland.