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DCU project aims to reduce the reliance on single-use plastics in labs

DCU project aims to reduce the reliance on single-use plastics in labs

04 March 2021

A research team at DCU is aiming to develop an innovative solution to reduce the reliance on single-use plastics in science laboratories worldwide and in the process scoop an overall...

Using machine learning to measure the ‘tensile strength’ of memories

Using machine learning to measure the ‘tensile strength’ of memories

24 February 2021

PhD student Lorin Sweeney is using computer science to explore how we can create more meaningful and memorable content. Read more  

Launch of DCU President’s Awards for Innovation 2021

15 February 2021

DCU Invent is delighted to launch the 2021 DCU President’s Awards for Innovation!   Now in their ninth year, these awards are designed to foster...

School of Biotechnology Publish Method for Converting Waste into Worth for Distilling Industry

School of Biotechnology Publish Method for Converting Waste into Worth for Distilling Industry

02 February 2021

A consortium led by researchers based in the School of Biotechnology at DCU has yielded new data for methodology that not only improves the processes inherent to the distilling industry,...

Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres

Minister Harris announces €193 million investment in five world- leading SFI Research Centres

01 February 2021

ADAPT has been awarded funding of €42 million to extend its next phase of research over the next six years. Through this new phase finding phase, ADAPT will build on...

Careers app free to students raises more than €1m in funding

Careers app free to students raises more than €1m in funding

31 January 2021

Exit Entry uses algorithms it has developed to match second and third-level students, and has partnered with IBM, Chartered Accountants Ireland and Eir     Read more Courtesy of the...

€2.4 million funding award for Novus Diagnostics, developers of SepTec

€2.4 million funding award for Novus Diagnostics, developers of SepTec

12 January 2021

Novus Diagnostics, whose revolutionary technology for 15 minute test for sepsis causing pathogens, SepTec, was developed with Dublin City University, has been awarded €2.4 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC)...

DCU projects awarded funding under new €10.5 million COVID-19 Research and Innovation Prog.

DCU projects awarded funding under new €10.5 million COVID-19 Research and Innovation Prog.

14 December 2020

Three DCU projects have been successful under the new €10.5 million COVID-19 Research and Innovation programme announced today by Government Ministers. In total 39 projects have been announced as part a...

Science Foundation Ireland announces award to NICB at DCU for breast cancer treatment research

Science Foundation Ireland announces award to NICB at DCU for breast cancer treatment research

09 December 2020

SFI today announced a Strategic Partnerships Award of €800,000 (€400,000 from Science Foundation Ireland and €400,000 in 50:50 matched funding from Puma Biotechnology, Inc.) to the National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology ...

DCU Professor Noel O’Connor appointed CEO of the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics

DCU Professor Noel O’Connor appointed CEO of the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics

18 November 2020

Professor Noel O’Connor of the School of Electronic Engineering at Dublin City University has been appointed CEO of Ireland’s largest data research centre, the Insight SFI...

12 big ideas set to shine at Enterprise Ireland showcase

12 big ideas set to shine at Enterprise Ireland showcase

12 November 2020

These 12 early-stage research-led start-ups will pitch their ideas to investors and researchers at an online event. Read more

DCU part of Hydrogen Mobility Ireland trial of a fuel cell electric bus in the Dublin area

DCU part of Hydrogen Mobility Ireland trial of a fuel cell electric bus in the Dublin area

10 November 2020

Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI) is pleased to announce a multi week, in-service, trial of a fuel cell electric bus in the Dublin area.  The bus, powered by a 60KW...

DCU academics to play key role in 5.9M EU funded GERONTE project

DCU academics to play key role in 5.9M EU funded GERONTE project

04 November 2020

Three academics at the DCU Centre for eIntegrated Care are leading research for GERONTE, a Horizon2020 project which has recently been awarded over €5.9M in funding from the European...

DCU is named The Sunday Times University of the Year

DCU is named The Sunday Times University of the Year

02 November 2020

Recognised as a champion of social mobility, Dublin City University has been named The Sunday Times University of the Year for 2021.  It is the third time that DCU have...

DCU projects announced as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme valued at €53 million

DCU projects announced as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme valued at €53 million

02 November 2020

Five research projects at DCU are among a list of 71 grants announced today as part of the SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme, valued at over €53 million across 12 Higher...

Breakthrough tech deal to develop new medical implants

Breakthrough tech deal to develop new medical implants

29 October 2020

I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, a leader in 3D metal printing, has signed a four-year agreement, with Shannon-based PBC BioMed, the medical device design and development company....

Launch of Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

Launch of Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

24 September 2020

The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million fund established under Project Ireland 2040 and is run by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation with administrative support from...

DCU projects awarded funding in new €5.5M COVID-19 Rapid Response Research & Innovation Programme

DCU projects awarded funding in new €5.5M COVID-19 Rapid Response Research & Innovation Programme

24 September 2020

Six DCU projects have been successful under a new €5.5 million Covid-19 Rapid Response Research and Innovation Programme announced today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation...

New €2m telecoms research initiative described as a ‘game-changer’

New €2m telecoms research initiative described as a ‘game-changer’

22 September 2020

Open Ireland, a new €2M research infrastructure initiative to support advanced experimentation in communications networks, has launched. Read more

DCU appoints leading expert in nanomedicine applications

DCU appoints leading expert in nanomedicine applications

03 September 2020

Dublin City University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Helen McCarthy, a global leader in the development of non-viral delivery systems for nanomedicine applications. Professor McCarthy will take...

DCU Invent based AI Software firm Deciphex closes €5.45m in Series A funding

DCU Invent based AI Software firm Deciphex closes €5.45m in Series A funding

24 July 2020

Irish and US investors have backed a Series A funding round for Dublin-based software firm Deciphex. Read more

New DCU research centre will leverage design rules of nature to drive tech and healthcare innovations

New DCU research centre will leverage design rules of nature to drive tech and healthcare innovations

08 July 2020

Biodesign Europe, a new applied research centre at Dublin City University, has been officially launched in partnership with Arizona State University’s Biodesign Institute. The new centre will...

DCU Invent company Iconic Translation Machines acquired by RWS Holdings

DCU Invent company Iconic Translation Machines acquired by RWS Holdings

09 June 2020

Iconic Translation Machines today announced that it has been acquired by RWS Holdings, a world-leading provider of translation and localisation, intellectual property support solutions and life sciences language services. Iconic...

Irish biotech company powered by tech developed at DCU awarded €2.5M funding

Irish biotech company powered by tech developed at DCU awarded €2.5M funding

08 June 2020

RemedyBio, an Irish biotechnology company whose flagship technology has been developed with Dublin City University has been awarded €2.5 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator pilot for its...

New online site goes live for DCU COVID-19 Research & Innovation Hub

New online site goes live for DCU COVID-19 Research & Innovation Hub

02 June 2020

A new online site for the DCU COVID-19 Research & Innovation Hub is now live. The site - dcu.ie/covid19-research - documents each of the 16...

Deciphex opens US office in Chicago

Deciphex opens US office in Chicago

28 May 2020

Deciphex is delighted to announce the opening of its first US Facility as part of its planned US expansion. The facility in Naperville will be a scanning and research...

Recipients Announced for DCU President’s Awards for Engagement and Innovation

Recipients Announced for DCU President’s Awards for Engagement and Innovation

27 May 2020

A project which promotes the employability of young people with disabilities, a portable sensor for the detection of harmful toxins in drinking water and a biodegradable straw that can detect...

DCU responds with multiple research initiatives to find swift solutions to challenges posed by Covid-19 crisis

DCU responds with multiple research initiatives to find swift solutions to challenges posed by Covid-19 crisis

13 May 2020

Developing a low-cost device for the detection of Covid-19 in health-care settings, deploying a rapid testing solution to enable a faster turn-around for Covid-19 test results, finding the right antibody...

DCU secures €1.2m funding award to spearhead new applications in water systems

DCU secures €1.2m funding award to spearhead new applications in water systems

12 May 2020

DCU has secured over €1.2m in funding from the European Union to develop new types of surfaces for use in water and marine systems. The work will involve using...

DCU Invent announces new Lean Launch Programme

DCU Invent announces new Lean Launch Programme

01 May 2020

DCU Invent is running another round of the Lean Launch Programme (LLP).   The application deadline is now Friday 8th May 2020.  Application form More...

DCU and ADAPT Centre appoint world-leading expert in natural language processing

DCU and ADAPT Centre appoint world-leading expert in natural language processing

17 April 2020

Dublin City University is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Lucia Specia, a leader in the field of natural language processing (NLP), which examines how humans can interact with...

DCU Researchers: New Proof-of-Concept Funding Available

06 April 2020

€15k Proof-of-Concept Fund Available for Commercialisation Projects This Technology Pipeline Feasibility Fund is open To All DCU Researchers Across All Research Areas   DCU Proof of Concept...

Deciphex and Charles River Laboratories Form Partnership

Deciphex and Charles River Laboratories Form Partnership

20 March 2020

Deciphex and Charles River Laboratories have partnered to enhance drug discovery & development with digital pathology. Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a...

Ambisense contracted for LTC preliminary works

Ambisense contracted for LTC preliminary works

10 March 2020

Dublin-headquartered environmental technology specialist Ambisense has revealed its involvement in the preliminary ground survey work in support of Highways England’s planned Lower Thames Crossing. The...

Life Sciences Business Development Manager Vacancy

Life Sciences Business Development Manager Vacancy

03 October 2019

Business Development Manager (Life Sciences) Job Description 3 Year Fixed Term Contract DCU Invent is the university’s commercialisation and technology transfer unit where we work with companies to bring...

LeanCanvas author gives workshop in DCU

LeanCanvas author gives workshop in DCU

18 June 2018

Creator of LeanCanvas Ash Maurya gave an inspiring 2-day workshop on Lean Startups and how to transform your business.

Final 3 Challenges ESA Makerspace - up to 30K funding for Satellite Communications

Final 3 Challenges ESA Makerspace - up to 30K funding for Satellite Communications

19 April 2018

This SatCom IoT opportunity might be of interest to you!  The third call for the European Space Agency (ESA) MakerSpace here at DCU Alpha ...

Second call for up to €30k funding to develop IoT solutions for Satellite Communications

Second call for up to €30k funding to develop IoT solutions for Satellite Communications

19 October 2017

This SatCom IoT opportunity might be of interest to you!  The second call for the European Space Agency (ESA) MakerSpace here at DCU Alpha is...

Taoiseach launches four new world class SFI Research Centres

Taoiseach launches four new world class SFI Research Centres

08 September 2017

An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, T.D., together with the Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald, T.D., and the Minister for Training, Skills, Innovation,...

Deadline for Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher Scheme

Deadline for Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Voucher Scheme

06 September 2017

2017’s last open call for Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Vouchers begins on September 6th and will close on September 20th 2017. If you are an SME and are...

DCU innovation campus looks to expand as it reaches capacity

DCU innovation campus looks to expand as it reaches capacity

24 August 2017

Dublin City University’s innovation campus is looking to significantly expand and is also in talks about a private-public partnership (PPP) to create a new co-working space for companies...

DCU Spin-out KantanMT’s Consortium is Awarded 1.9m

DCU Spin-out KantanMT’s Consortium is Awarded 1.9m

09 August 2017

KantanMT is pleased to announce that they are a part of the winning consortium, which has been awarded a 1.9 million Euros contract to develop the next generation Machine Translation platform...

DCU leading new €2m investigation into canal and river pollution

DCU leading new €2m investigation into canal and river pollution

01 August 2017

Dublin City University (DCU) is orchestrating a new €2m project to measure chemical contaminants in coastal and transitional waterways. Full story https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/pollution-dcu-eu-research

Dundalk start-up Nova Leah secures deal with global medical player

Dundalk start-up Nova Leah secures deal with global medical player

18 July 2017

Dundalk-based start-up Nova Leah has won its first major international customer, Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s largest provider of dialysis products and services.   View full...

Dublin City University awarded Small Business Charter status

Dublin City University awarded Small Business Charter status

13 June 2017

The Small Business Charter recognises world-class business schools that play an effective role in supporting SMEs, student entrepreneurship and economic development. This award is in recognition of the effective role...

ESA and DCU partnership to fuel Irish innovation

ESA and DCU partnership to fuel Irish innovation

26 May 2017

The European Space Agency (ESA) and Dublin City University have joined forces to establish a Satcom IoT ‘Maker Space’, which will support the development of innovative Machine-to -Machine ...

DCU Business Matchmaker 2017

DCU Business Matchmaker 2017

22 May 2017

The third annual DCU Business Matchmaker and Research Showcase ​ took place in the Helix last week, giving companies the opportunity to meet with experts who are actively engaged in research...

M2M / IoT Maker-Space for Satellite Communications

M2M / IoT Maker-Space for Satellite Communications

15 May 2017

A call to arms for experts, hackers, companies, teams, satellite and ham radio enthusiasts, engineers, academics and makers. There are significant changes occurring in the development of terrestrial communications which...

DCU Professor to co-lead on new SFI funded research centre

DCU Professor to co-lead on new SFI funded research centre

11 May 2017

Science Foundation Ireland have confirmed that they will invest €72 million over the next six years in four new world-class SFI Research Centres in Ireland. One of the new SFI...

Minister Breen opens first Fraunhofer Project Centre in Ireland

Minister Breen opens first Fraunhofer Project Centre in Ireland

09 May 2017

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen TD, today launched a Fraunhofer Project Centre (FPC) for Embedded BioAnalytical Systems at Dublin City University (DCU), following an investment of €2.5...