Gateway & Clusters – A Vast Network of Opportunities

Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers Programme is excited to host "Gateways & Clusters - A Vast Network of Opportunities" on November 28th at The Savoy Hotel in Limerick. This regional event is tailored for Phase 2 participants from the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Munster Technological University (MTU) New Frontiers programmes.

The event will feature presentations from Gateway and Cluster managers, who will discuss how early-stage businesses can leverage TU resources such as contract research, innovation vouchers, and both funded and non-funded supports.  New Frontiers alumni will share their first hand experiences, detailing how they leveraged these resources to advance their ventures. 

The agenda includes keynote presentations from industry experts and notable Enterprise Ireland speakers, providing insights into the opportunities within Ireland’s innovation ecosystem. This event also offers a valuable networking platform for participants to connect with industry experts, fellow entrepreneurs, and leaders in the innovation community. 

Who should attend? 

Please note: this is an invitation only event.

• TUS and MTU New Frontiers (NF) Programme participants;

• Cluster and Technological Gateway Managers & NF programme alumni;

• NF Phase 2 Participants; &

• Other Stakeholders.

Agenda: 

09:30 Registration with light refreshments

10:00 Welcome Address – Gillian Barry, Head of Innovation, TUS

10:15 The Role of Clusters – Gillian Slattery, Regional Technology Clustering Fund Manager, EI

10:35 The Power of the New Frontiers Network – Paul Byrne, CEO & Co-Founder, Mavarick

10:50 Clusters Panel, facilitated by Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager, Shannon ABC

1.    Catriona Mordan, ATIM Cluster Manager

2.    David Downey, Educational Outreach Manager IDEAM (Irish Digital Engineering Advanced Manufacturing)

               3.    Paul Byrne, CEO & Co-Founder, Mavarick

11:30 Networking with Marie Wiseman

12:10 The Role of Gateways – Rachel O’Keefe, Technology Gateway Programme, EI

12:30 Lunch

13:30 Group Photo

13:40 Gateway Managers Panel – facilitated by Catriona Mordon, Manager ATIM

               1.    Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager, Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR Technology Gateway)

               2.    Liam Lewis, Centre Head at Centre for Advanced Photonics & Process Analysis (CAPPA)

               3.    Anthony Cunningham, Head of COMAND

               4.    Andrew De Juan or Brian Cahill, Nimbus

14:20 Gateway Clients Panel – facilitated by Catriona Mordon, ATIM Manager

               1.    Mike Keane of Hibra Design with Andrew, Nimbus

               2.    Gary Byrne, AMOS Technology (iMAR) with Tom Fitzmaurice, iMAR Gateway Manager

               3.    Dave Andrews with Liam Lewis, Cappa

15:00 Networking with Marie Wiseman

15:20 HPSU – Donnacha Cullinan, High Potential Start-up Manager, EI

15:40 Closing – Gillian Barry, Head of Innovation, TUS

Registration: 

Please note: this is an invitation-only event.

1. Check your invitation email for your coupon code for this event.  

2. Fill out the registration form, and enter your coupon code when prompted to complete the registration process.  

3. You will receive a confirmation email with your e-ticket. This e-ticket is required for check-in at the event. 

4. If you have any dietary requirements, please email newfrontiers.midwest@tus.ie.

Important Notes: 

• Should you have any questions about the event or wish to participate, please contact the New Frontiers & MTU team at newfrontiers.midwest@tus.ie. 

• If you encounter any issues during registration, please reach out via the chat box or email info@factoryxchange.ie.  

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