Contract Research Unit (CRU)

Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher initiative was developed to build links between Ireland’s public knowledge providers (i.e. higher education institutes, public research bodies) and small businesses.

Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher initiative was developed to build links between Ireland’s public knowledge providers (i.e. higher education institutes, public research bodies) and small businesses. Innovation Vouchers worth €10,000 are available to assist a company or companies to explore a business opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider. ATU Sligo is a registered Knowledge Provider with Enterprise Ireland and has completed numerous projects for SMEs based in the north-west region through the Innovation Voucher Initiative and other higher value collaborative Innovation Partnership funding programs. Full details of these funding schemes can be found here

If your company has an innovative idea, product, process or service development that you think could benefit from a €10,000 Innovation Voucher, our Contract Research Unit is here to help and discuss your requirements in confidence. Projects range from development of a brand new product to the introduction of a more sustainable process or work practice. With access to ATU Sligo’s extensive engineering & science expertise, we can help your business benefit from R&D assistance.

We offer:

• Advice on funding initiatives available
• Assistance with funding applications
• Sourcing the expertise to develop your idea

Research & Development supports:

• Design assistance for new or improved products or processes
• CAD design and 3D prototyping
• Analysis of resource, energy & waste streams
• Sustainable construction e.g. new or improved building materials/methods
• Innovative Waste reduction/recycling systems
• Renewable energy and sustainable technologies

The Contract Research Unit (CRU) as part of the Research Office of IT Sligo provides dedicated technical Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) support to regional enterprises, communities and individuals.

he Contract Research Unit (CRU) as part of the Research Office of ATU Sligo provides dedicated technical Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) support to regional enterprises, communities and individuals.

You may have a new concept, an idea sitting on a shelf, a project in development or you may simply be looking for a solution to a new or ongoing problem.  Our core technical team are here to help you.  Contact one of our staff and we will work with you to define your needs and recommend the next steps.

Contract Research Unit
Room G1004, Innovation Centre, Atlantic Technological University Sligo.