If you are a company that is looking to avail of specialised expertise, research capabilities and access to state of the art equipment, the regionally based Applied Research Enhancement (ARE) Centres may be able to assist you in advancing your research and development requirements.
ARE Centres are research facilities funded by Enterprise Ireland specialising in a number of technology fields including:
- ICT and Software
- Bio-Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals
- Bio-Medical Devices and Materials
The Centres exist to develop next generation technology platforms for the benefit of Irish industry through a dedicated applied research strategy. However, the Centres also provide expert knowledge and research capabilities for Irish based companies in search of innovative solutions.
Each centre engages in collaborative projects with companies using funding from the Innovation Vouchers and Innovation Partnerships Programmes in addition to projects that are directly funded by individual companies.
How can I work with an ARE Centre?
If you would like to engage in a collaborative research project with one of the ARE Centres, you should firstly identify the centre with the research capabilities that you need and then contact the Centre Manager directly to discuss your proposal and see how they can help you.
Where can I find an ARE Centre with the expertise that I need?
There are currently thirteen Enterprise Ireland funded ARE Centres based in Irish Institutes of Technology throughout the country. The Directory & Map of ARE Centres provides an overview of their research capabilities. You can contact the Centre Managers using the details in this directory.
Key contact/more information
For more information on ARE Centres, contact the Programme Managers:
Deirdre Brougham,
Programme Manager - Applied Research Enhancement (ARE) Centres,
Enterprise Ireland - Cork Office
Tel: +(353) 21 4800233
 | Deirdre Brougham |
or
Paddy Byrne,
Programme Manager - Applied Research Enhancement (ARE) Centres,
Enterprise Ireland - Waterford Office
Tel: +(353) 51 333531
| Paddy Byrne |