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ATU’s Medical and Engineering Technology Gateway secure €961,000 under the Capital Equipment Call for a Fibre Optics Medical Imaging System
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D., has announced ATU as one of the successful applicants to the latest round of the Capital Equipment Call, administered by Enterprise Ireland (EI) through the Technology Gateway and the Enterprise Ireland and the EI/IDA Technology Centre Programmes.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D., has announced ATU as one of the successful applicants to the latest round of the Capital Equipment Call, administered by Enterprise Ireland (EI) through the Technology Gateway and the Enterprise Ireland and the EI/IDA Technology Centre Programmes.
ATU was awarded €961,000 for a Fibre Optics Medical Imaging System, led by Dr Eugene McCarthy, Head of Department of Analytical, Biopharmaceutical and Medical Sciences and Academic Director of the Enterprise Ireland funded Medical and Engineering Technology (MET) Gateway in ATU Galway.
MET focusses on providing cutting-edge, industry focused solutions for SMEs and larger organisations across the MedTech, Engineering and Lifesciences sectors. The capital equipment funding will enable the acquisition of state-of-the-art fibre optics medical imaging systems which will complement MET’s existing medical imaging suite, which is extensively used by the Medtech sector. The fibre optics medical imaging system will allow Medtech companies test their devices using a radiation-free guidance system, design novel devices with compatibility to all modes of medical imaging systems providing a competitive edge to companies operating in Ireland.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said: “I am delighted to announce that my Department, through Enterprise Ireland, is providing over €12.1 million to fund state of the art equipment for our Technology Gateways and Technology Centres. Innovation is essential for all companies to adapt and deliver novel products and services, making them more competitive in their respective markets. This funding will further add to our system of supports to our enterprise sector, with the new equipment being an important tool for companies on their growth and innovation journey.
This announcement builds on my Department’s ongoing investment in equipping our research and innovation system, bringing our total funding to €55 million. It will allow our research network to continue to provide cutting edge support to Irish enterprise across all sectors and all regions in Ireland, providing more quality jobs along the way.”
Marina Donohoe, Divisional Manager, Research & Innovation at Enterprise Ireland said: “The scale of this investment will have an extremely positive impact on companies in Ireland, in particular the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The cost of the equipment funded here is prohibitive to most SMEs so the provision of it in the Technology Gateways and Technology Centres means companies will have access to leading edge facilities that will in turn help to improve their technical capabilities and deliver world leading products and services. With an emphasis on sustainability, the new equipment will provide Irish companies with the means to dramatically improve their competitiveness whilst also positively contributing to Ireland’s action on Climate Change.”
Dr Des Foley, Vice President of research and Innovation, Atlantic Technological University said: “This investment enhances ATU’s capability to offer cutting-edge technology to enterprise, driving regional innovation in sectors which are competing internationally in medical device and related technologies. It will also enhance research excellence within ATU’s academic community, further driving impact in the region. ATU thanks Enterprise Ireland for its role in administering this fund and its wider support for regional enterprise.”
For information on ATU’s MET Gateway, please visit: MET GMIT – Medical & Engineering Technologies
