Medical Imaging Suite Virtual Launch – MET Gateway

Date: 27th May 2021

Time: 11am - 11.45am

Registration

Representing an investment of €840K by Enterprise Ireland, and kindly supported by Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), the recent installation of the Philips Azurion 7 M20 digital fluoroscope to the Medical Imaging Suite at GMIT’s Galway campus consititues an outstanding resource for the MedTech industry and academic and clinical researchers alike. This fluoroscope is optimised for vascular, non-vascular, cardiovascular and neuro applications and with its high resolution and large field of view it offers superb image quality to evaluate small details and vessels with clarity.

While complimenting the Medical Engineering and Technology (MET) Gateway’s existing expertise in medical imaging, anatomical modelling and physiological replication, the Medical Imaging Suite can also be used for training of clinicians, staff and students in new imaging technologies, the interpretation of medical images and practice techniques as well as the evaluation and demonstration of new and emerging medical technologies. 

Who should attend?

This webinar will provide key information on the capabilities of this state-of-the-art medical testing facility for companies developing next generation medical technologies. This facility will enable our industry, research and academic partners to access equipment not readily available outside of a clinical environment to design, test and demonstrate features of their new technologies.

Overview

Founded in 2016, the Enterprise Ireland Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is an interdisciplinary applied research centre, dedicated to supporting Research, Development and Innovation activities in the MedTech, LifeSciences and Engineering sectors, providing open access for industry to the academic expertise within GMIT, generating solutions for the close-to-market needs of companies.

This virtual launch webinar will take place on Thursday, 27 May at 11am (to 11:45am).

Advance booking essential by noon on 26 May.

Register here:

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Funding Innovation for Industry – Webinar

Date: 9th June 2021

Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm

Registration

Shannon ABC are hosting a Funding Innovation for Industry Webinar on 9th June 2021. The webinar will give an overview of Research Funding Mechanisms through some of the gateways client case studies, have a virtual tour of laboratories and talk about how what Shannon ABC do can help your company.

Provisional Agenda:

  • Virtual tour of the Shannon ABC Labs
  • Introduction/Overview of Shannon ABC
  • Overview of Funding Mechanisms
  • Industry Case Study 1 - John Deaton, VP Technology, Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes
  • Industry Case Study 2 - Michael O’Neill, Managing Director, Allihies Seafood Ltd
  • Industry Case Study 3 - Stephen Costello, Director, SPV Healthcare
  • Showcase Video clip
  • Q&A

Date: Wed, June 9, 2021
Time: 2:00 – 3:30pm

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Roadmap to Funding & Supports for Innovation – Galway LEO & MET Gateway Webinar

Date: 30th April 2021

Time: 11am - 12pm

Registration

Galway Local Enterprise Office, in association with the Enterprise Ireland Medical and Engineering (MET) Technology Gateway presents ‘Roadmap to Funding & Supports for Innovation’ webinar on Friday 30th April, 11am – 12pm.

With insights from LEO Galway Head of Enterprise, Breda Fox, and MET Technology Gateway Manager, Sharon White, this webinar will provide key information on funding, supports, and guidance on how to engage with the LEO and the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, along with a testimonial from Rockfield Medical Devices.

Who should attend?

This webinar is suitable for anyone seeking support with an idea for a new product, process or service.

Overview

The Enterprise Ireland Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is an interdisciplinary applied research centre, dedicated to supporting Research, Development and Innovation activities in the MedTech, LifeSciences and Engineering sectors. Located in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology’s Galway campus, the MET Technology Gateway provides open access for industry to the academic expertise within GMIT, generating solutions for close-to-market needs to companies.

Working within the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network of 16 specialised Gateways and sectoral clusters, we deliver innovation, expertise and solutions for Irish industry. The Applied IOT, Irish FoodTech and Engineering Materials and Design (EMD) clusters, comprise of multiple gateways working together to provide specialist support and expertise. Operated in partnership with the Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities, these clusters offer access to the academic and technological expertise within each institute.

Rockfield Medical Devices is an innovative medical device company based in Galway. The mission of the company is to focus on human centered design process as its main R&D driver in all areas of healthcare. Rockfield have developed a strong pipeline of innovative products and built strong partnership with end-users, academia and healthcare staff.

Date: Friday 30th April
Time: 11am - 12pm

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Technology Insights – Process Monitoring and Automation for SME’s

Date: 13th May 2021

Time: 11 - 11.45am

Registration

The fourth webinar in the series takes place on Thursday 13th May 2021 and will focus on ‘Process Monitoring and Automation for SME’s’. Presented by Ciaran Doyle, Senior R&D and Business Development Engineer (Mechatronics) and Tanmay Swaroop, Research Assistant at IMaR Technology Gateway.

Process monitoring and automation are the principle means of reducing production costs, improving process continuity and product quality. The availability of low-cost, smart sensors make process monitoring a compelling, low-risk opportunity for many industries. It is the basis for both predictive maintenance, and real-time process control. 

Monitoring and sensor technologies are components of automated processes, which serves to reduce waste, improve quality of work and provide a basis for continual improvement.  Automation and process monitoring technologies are readily accessible to organisations of all sizes and underpin competitiveness in terms of cost and quality. This webinar will explore the methods and technologies required for implementing or enhancing monitoring and automation in SME's. 

Event details

Date: Thursday 13th May 2021

Time: 11.00 – 11.45am

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Utilising Blockchain for your Business – a COMAND Gateway webinar

Date: 15th April 2021

Time: 11am - 12pm

COMAND Technology Gateway based in Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) invites you to a free webinar titled ‘Utilising Blockchain for your Business’. Presented by Dr. Yuansong Qiao AIT, ‘Utilising Blockchain for your Business’ aims to investigate how Blockchain can be utilised for Business & Industrial needs as well as provide industry with a discussion platform to discover how to implement innovation, grow their business and avail of funding and supports.

Presenter: Dr. Yuansong Qiao

Dr. Yuansong Qiao is a Senior Research Fellow in the Software Research Institute at Athlone Institute of Technology. He is a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Funded Investigator in the CONFIRM Smart Manufacturing Centre. He was the PI of an SFI SIRG project - VidSDN from 2015 to 2018. He was the PI of Enterprise Ireland funded COMAND Technology Gateway and SUNAT Applied Research Enhancement projects from 2007 to 2014.

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Event details

Date: Thursday 15th April 2021

Time: 11.00am – 12.00

For registration please see here

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Online Innovation Voucher Clinic – LEO Sligo & PEM Technology Gateway

Date: 5th March 2021

Time: 9.30am - 1pm

PEM Technology Gateway in partnership with Sligo Local Enterprise Office are holding an Innovation Voucher Clinic during Local Enterprise Week on Friday 5th March.

What could a €5,000 Innovation Voucher do for your business? Book a 30-min Consultation to find out more! Not sure who to work with or how to apply? No problem! We are part of a nationwide network of Technology Gateways, each with their own set of expertise, we can help you find the right partner to support your research needs and help you to prepare for your funding application.

The Innovation Vouchers allow businesses or potential entrepreneurs to work with a public sector knowledge provider e.g. University, College or Institute of Technology on an innovation project.

PEM Technology Gateway can offer expertise with the following;

  • Product Design and Additive Manufacturing.
  • Manufacturing Process Simulation and Optimisation.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing.
  • Enhancement, Optimisation & Control of Polymer Processes.
  • Precision Engineering and Micro-Machining.
  • Laser-based prototyping and Manufacturing technologies.
  • Nano-Materials and Nano-Technologies.

The Sligo Local Enterprise Office and PEM Technology Gateway's are holding an Innovation Voucher Clinic to help you decide the best way forward and
to identify who can best assist you with your project.

Book your session here

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Online Innovation Voucher Clinic – MET Technology Gateway

Start date: 10th March 2021

End date: 11th March 2021

Time: 10am – 3pm

Book Your FREE Consultation on the Enterprise Ireland 5K Innovation Voucher.

If you have an idea for a new product or service, and need support to develop it, our team at the Medical and Engineering Technology Gateway, Galway are here to advise and support you in developing your idea.

This FREE one-to-one Innovation Voucher online consultation will take you through the process from start to finish. We are part of a nationwide network of Gateways, each with their own set of expertise and we can help you find the right partner to support your needs.

Located in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology’s Galway campus, the Enterprise Ireland Medical and Engineering Technologies (MET) Gateway is an interdisciplinary applied research centre, dedicated to supporting Research, Development and Innovation activities in the MedTech, LifeSciences and Engineering sectors across five technology themes:

  • Medical Imaging Technologies
  • Anatomical Modelling and Physiological Replication
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Design Engineering and Verification
  • Medicinal Nutrition and Sport

Talk with us on Wednesday March 10th or Thursday March 11th and find out more.

Book your session here: https://bookwhen.com/met

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Opportunity in Times of Challenge: Adopting Innovation – Webinar

Date: 5th March 2021

Time: 14:00 – 15:15pm

Join WiSAR Technology Gateway from 2pm-3.15pm on Friday March 5th, 2021, to explore access to research expertise and funding in response to times of challenge.

Discover how businesses can access research expertise through the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, across all sectors, and the funding and support mechanisms available.

The event will be hosted by John Andy Bonar, VP for Research, Equality and External Affairs at LYIT.

The Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network offers three industry focused research & development clusters specialising in the areas of Internet of Things (Applied IoT), engineering, materials & design (EMD Ireland) and food & beverage technologies (Irish Food Tech), who have delivered over 4000 innovation projects with 2500 Irish companies.

Hear from Sharon White (EMD Ireland), Stephen Seawright (Applied IoT), and Tim Yeomans (Irish Food Tech) as they explore various funding supports and the adoption of research and innovation, across all sectors, in response to an increasingly challenging business environment.

Further details and registration are available here.

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‘Utilising Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality for your Business’ – Webinar

Date: 25th February 2021

Time: 11am - 12.00pm

COMAND Technology Gateway based in Athlone Institute of Technology invites you to a free webinar titled ‘Utilising Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality for your Business’.

Presented by Dr. Niall Murray AIT & founder of tIIMEx (truly Immersive and Interactive Multimedia Experiences), ‘Utilising Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality for your Business’ aims to investigate how AR/VR can be utilised for Business & Industrial needs as well as provide industry with a discussion platform to discover how to implement innovation, grow their business and avail of funding and supports.

Presenter: Dr. Niall Murray B.E. (Hons), MEng, PhD.

Dr. Niall Murry is a lecturer in the Dept. of Electronics and Informatics, School of Engineering, Athlone Institute of Technology. He is Founder and Principal Investigator of Truly Immersive and Interactive Multimedia Experiences (TIIMEx), Dept. of Electronics and Informatics / Software Research Institute, at Athlone Institute of Technology. Dr. Murry is also a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Funded Investigator for Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing as well as Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Funded Investigator for Adapt: the Global Centre of Excellence for Digital Content and Media Innovation.

Event details

Date: Thursday 25th February 2021

Time: 11.00am – 12.00

For registration please see here

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Innovation Voucher Clinics – PEM / WiSAR Gateways

Start date: 20th January 2021

End date: 29th January 2021

PEM and WiSAR Technology Gateway's are holding Innovation Voucher Clinics for the Invest NI open call between 18th January and the 5th February 2021.

The Innovation Vouchers will allow businesses or potential entrepreneurs to work with a public sector knowledge provider
e.g. University, College or Institute of Technology (NI and ROI) on an innovation project.

Typical projects we support include:

  • Helping to create or improve products, services or processes
  • Access to specialist expertise in new materials.
  • Tapping into research and scientific expertise

Innovation Voucher Clinics are designed to help you decide the best way forward and to identify who can best assist you with your project.

Our one-to-one 30-minute clinics will be held between the 20th and 29th January.

Register and further info here

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