You Won’t Believe Which Six Game-Changing Innovations Just Snagged a Whopping €36.9M Boost—And What It Means for the Future of Tech!
Ever wonder what it takes to fuel the next big leap in technology – the kind that reshapes entire industries from healthcare to advanced manufacturing? Well, turns out, it’s a hefty €36.9 million shot of innovation adrenaline, pumping life into six trailblazing projects across Ireland under the latest round of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). With investments spanning from just under two million bucks to a staggering €13.7 million, this fund isn’t just tossing money at ideas; it’s an ironclad pact between Ireland’s sharpest minds in research and industry to push the envelope on what’s possible. From quantum computing consortium QUBIC, featuring heavyweights like Dell Technologies and CeADAR, to SensABLATE whose aim is to zap malignant tissue without scalpel scars, these projects are rewriting the playbook on tech-driven progress. It’s fascinating to see government backing not only foster cutting-edge research but also prime the pump for high-value jobs and global competitiveness. Now, if you think this sounds like the stuff of sci-fi, just wait till you dive into how these innovative ventures aim to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges head-on. Ready to geek out on the future? LEARN MORE
Six projects spanning sectors such as ICT, healthcare and advanced manufacturing have received combined funding of €36.9m under Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
The six projects received amounts ranging from €1.7m to €13.7m from the €500m fund, which was established under the National Development Plan (NDP) in 2018.
QUBIC, a quantum computing consortium featuring Dell Technologies and CeADAR, received €13.7m while SensABLATE, the group aiming to develop technology to remove malignant tissue without surgery, was awarded 11.1m. The full list of recipients can be found below
The purpose of the fund is to drive collaboration between Ireland’s research base and industry and to facilitate enterprises to compete directly for funding in support of the development and adoption of disruptive technologies.
It is also intended to support investment in the development and deployment of disruptive technologies and applications on a commercial basis.
DTIF Call 7 closed on 30 April, and the remaining applications received are currently undergoing evaluation.
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke said the funding is ‘a clear signal of the government’s continued support for bold, forward-thinking research and innovation.
“These six projects demonstrate the power of disruptive technologies to solve real-world challenges—from improving patient outcomes to advancing quantum technologies, revolutionising logistics and reducing energy consumption,” Burke continued.
“These projects not only drive cutting-edge R&D within industry, but also support high-value jobs and the development of transformative technologies that will improve productivity and increase competitiveness.“
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless said the fund is “playing a pivotal role in advancing the knowledge economy by fostering transformative collaborations between academia and industry.
“This funding is empowering companies and research institutions nationwide to attract top-tier graduates to work on cutting-edge technologies.
“It’s also creating a vibrant pipeline of opportunities for research graduates – whether through direct employment or the development of spin-out ventures.”
Jenny Melia, CEO of Enterprise Ireland, said the funding is “an important solution for Enterprise Ireland clients in supporting them to transform and underpin their ability to scale, extend their global reach and create high quality jobs.
“It is exciting to see high potential start-ups (HPSUs) leading the development of disruptive technologies in areas such as transport logistics and quantum computing and collaborating with established multinational companies and research institutions.“
| Project Description | Consortium Members | Research Priority Area | Regional Location | Total DTIF Award |
| QUBIC – will create quantum algorithms, hardware, and software to develop quantum-enabled solutions for Ireland’s key challenges in energy, climate modelling, advanced materials, and pharmaceuticals. | Equal 1 Laboratories Ireland Ltd Biosimulytics LtdNexalus LtdAlgorithmiq Computing Ltd5.Dell TechnologiesIrish Manufacturing Research Centre (IMR)CeADAR – Ireland’s National AI Centre (UCD) | ICT | Dublin, Cork, Westmeath | €13.7m |
| SensABLATE – will collaborate to develop ablation, shape-sensing and tissue sensing technologies which will enable the removal or destruction of unwanted tissue in the body – such as tumours or areas causing irregular heartbeats – without major surgery. | Endowave LtdQuadrant Scientific LtdAtlantic Technological University Tyndall National Institute | Health & Wellbeing | Galway & Cork | €11.1m |
| BioDesign – development of a machine learning- and AI-powered platform that will help create and study protein-like enzymes and antibodies to support better treatments and health outcomes. | Neogen Corporation, T/A Megazyme Ltd Novus Diagnostics LtdNational Institute of Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) | Health & Wellbeing | Dublin & Wicklow | €4.1m |
| LIFT – Transport project, which will address the inhibiting problem of poor scalability of advanced composite manufacturing will review materials and production techniques to optimise drone performance and deliver a fully integrated, end-to-end solution tailored for logistics operators to adopt drone delivery at scale. | IONA Logistics Ltd ÉireComposites TeoTechnological University Dublin | Manufacturing & Materials | Dublin, Galway & Clare | €3.8m |
| NAIRA – Native AI for energy efficient and sustainable Radio Access networks. Will address the key issue of reducing energy consumption in mobile networks. | Trinity College Dublin Software Radio Systems LtdIntel Research and Development Ireland LtdRed Hat LtdDell TechnologiesInternational UnLtd CompanyTyndall National Institute | ICT | Dublin & Cork | €2.5m |
| Spiorad – working together to develop a vascular closure device (VCD) that will stop bleeding quickly and safely during procedures, such as angiograms, that use larger tubes or devices to access the body. | Spiorad Medical Ltd Dolmen Design and Innovation LtdUniversity of Galway (UG) | Health & Wellbeing | Galway & Dublin | €1.7m |
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