Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network

🚀 PEM Exhibiting at the ATU Engineering & Technology Expo 2026! We’re excited to share that PEM Technology Gateway will be exhibiting at this year’s Engineering & Technology Expo on the Atlantic Technological University Sligo campus, and there is still exhibition space available for companies who want to get involved. 📍 Knocknarea Arena, ATU Sligo 📅 Thursday 30th April | 10am – 5pm This Expo is one of the region’s most dynamic industry–education events, offering companies a unique opportunity to connect directly with: ✅ Final-year Engineering & Computing students & apprentices entering the workforce ✅ Future talent, visiting secondary school students exploring pathways in STEM ✅ The wider public with an interest in innovation, technology, and engineering Why exhibit? • Showcase your company, technology, and career opportunities • Engage with highly skilled graduates across multiple engineering & tech disciplines • Build your talent pipeline and strengthen brand visibility • Take part in an exciting, interactive event featuring demos, innovation showcases, and cutting‑edge tech ATU are proud to have Abbott as our main sponsor again this year, highlighting the strong industry collaboration that underpins this event. 📩 Limited exhibition spaces remain. To secure your stand, email Catherine.young@atu.ie 🎥 Curious about what to expect? Check out highlights from one of our previous Expos to see the energy and impact of this annual event. Looking forward to seeing many of our industry partners there, and welcoming new ones! - https://lnkd.in/eWdyQrVA Catherine Young, Catherine Kennedy, BORMAC, Atlantic Lean Network, Atlantic MedTech Cluster, PTMA - Precision Tooling & Machining Association - Ireland, Engenuity Midlands Engineering Network

Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology based in Galway, partnered with the MET Technology Gateway & LifeTec Group to deepen their understanding of new cardiac systems. Providing a comprehensive “clinical suite” experience that allowed Medtronic to test their systems in a highly controlled yet anatomically realistic environment. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dHQQYtxw #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #Medtech #Innovation #EnterpriseIreland Northern and Western Regional Assembly | Enterprise Ireland | Atlantic Technological University | ATU Innovation Hubs | Billy Donovan | Jamie Meehan, PhD

It was a pleasure to welcome Morgan Tierney from Veryan Medical to Applied Polymer Technologies (APT) recently!!! Veryan Medical is recognised for its innovative work in vascular medical devices, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes through advanced engineering and design. The visit provided a great opportunity to connect, share insights and explore areas of mutual interest. Thanks to Morgan Tierney for taking the time to visit 🙏 - we look forward to staying connected and exploring future collaboration opportunities!!! For more information about our facilities and the work we do at APT, please visit our website 🔗 Website: https://lnkd.in/eiuUpJiz If you would like to connect with us directly, feel free to reach out through our contact page 🔗 Contact Us: https://lnkd.in/dqKMYSAP #APT #TUS #TUSPolymer #AdvancedPolymers #Innovation #IndustryCollaboration #VeryanMedical #Sustainability #TUSResearch #ResearchAndDevelopment #EUinmyregion #EnterpriseIreland #EnterpriseIrelandTechnologyGatewayNetwork

A strong example of the many advanced pieces of equipment funded by Enterprise Ireland, available across the Technology Gateway Network to support industry collaborations. These resources are designed to help companies access cutting-edge technology, drive innovation and accelerate R&D in partnership with expert teams. To learn more about how this equipment can support your organisation’s needs, contact the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) for further information. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪 🇪🇺

🌍 From Destination Medical Center to Galway — connecting two MedTech innovation ecosystems. 🚀 Building Global Bridges in #MedTech #Innovation We were delighted to welcome representatives from Destination Medical Center (DMC) and the world-renowned Mayo Clinic to the MET Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University this week. What followed was a truly engaging and forward-looking discussion centred on collaboration, shared ambition, and the future of MedTech innovation. 💡 Our conversations focused on: 🔗 Identifying strong synergies across our capabilities 🌍 Exploring how we can connect ecosystems between Ireland and the U.S. ⚙️ Understanding how facilities like MET and global initiatives like DMC can complement each other 🚀 Laying the groundwork for future collaboration in research, innovation, and industry engagement What stood out most was the alignment in vision. While operating at different scales, both DMC and MET are driven by a common goal: 👉 Accelerating healthcare innovation by bringing together clinical insight, research excellence, and industry collaboration At MET, we are uniquely positioned within the #Galway #MedTech ecosystem with to support companies in: 🔬 Rapid prototyping and materials development 🏥 Preclinical validation through advanced medical imaging 📊 Data-driven design and testing Creating stronger links with global leaders like DMC and Mayo Clinic opens up exciting opportunities to: ✨ Share knowledge and best practices ✨ Enable transatlantic collaboration Support companies in scaling innovation faster and more effectively. This is just the beginning and we look forward to building meaningful partnerships that will shape the future of MedTech innovation. 👏 A sincere thank you to Kylle Jordan from DMC and Mayo Clinic for visiting and engaging so openly. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #MedTech #Innovation #Collaboration #HealthcareInnovation #ATU #METTechnologyGateway #MayoClinic #DMC #LifeSciences #DigitalTransformation Northern and Western Regional Assembly | Enterprise Ireland | Orla Flynn | ATU Innovation Hubs | Patrick Delassus | Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment | Jamie Meehan, PhD | Rosanna Loftus

Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology based in Galway, partnered with the MET Technology Gateway at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and LifeTec Group to deepen their understanding of new cardiac systems. MET provided a comprehensive “clinical suite” experience that allowed Medtronic to test their systems in a highly controlled yet anatomically realistic environment. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/dHQQYtxw #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #MedTech #Innovation #Galway #MET #CaseStudy #TechnologyGateways | Northern and Western Regional Assembly | ATU Innovation Hubs | Enterprise Ireland | Jamie Meehan, PhD | Billy Donovan

📆 Save the Date - Atlantic Technological University Space Industry Event 🚀 MET Technology Gateway are delighted to support this fantastic upcoming event by ATU, opening the door for Irish SMEs to explore real, practical pathways into the rapidly growing Space Industry. If you’re an SME working in Engineering, MedTech, Software, Manufacturing, Marine, Agriculture, Moulding, Automation or any area across the wider supply chain, this event is for you. Why? Because the space sector is no longer “out of reach.” There are accessible, funded, industry‑ready opportunities for companies of all sizes, and this event will outline exactly how your business can get involved. ✅ Discover pathways to enter the space ecosystem ✅ Learn about funding & grant supports available to industry ✅ Hear from Irish companies already delivering space-related projects ✅ Connect with innovators, researchers, and professionals shaping this fast‑moving sector ✅ Identify where your capabilities fit into upcoming opportunities At MET, we see growing demand from SMEs looking to diversify, innovate, and apply their MedTech engineering or manufacturing expertise in new ways and the space sector is full of potential. 🌟 Don’t miss the chance to learn how your business can take a step into this exciting and expanding industry. More speakers and participants will be announced in the coming weeks, stay tuned! 📢 Register here: see the comments section below. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Northern and Western Regional Assembly | Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network | ATU Innovation Hubs | Margaret Killeen | Finola Howe | Turlough Rafferty | Billy Donovan | Jamie Meehan, PhD | Orla Flynn | Brendan Jennings | Enterprise Ireland | Enterprise Ireland Research & Innovation | IRDG - Driving Irish Innovation | MedLink | Irish Manufacturing Research | Irish Medtech