UCC Innovation

Ahead of International Women's Day, we're delighted to partner with UCC Medicine and Health, APC Microbiome Ireland, Health Innovation Hub Ireland, FemmeBiome and Femtech Ireland to bring together researchers, innovators, and advocates to celebrate advancements in women’s health. With a fantastic lineup of speakers and experts, key topics including hormone health, nutrition, physiology, and the gut-brain axis will be explored. Engage in insightful discussions, ask questions during our panel sessions, and connect with others passionate about the field. Register: https://lnkd.in/evqr4Wgt

University College Cork and Tyndall National Institute spin-out shines a new light on augmented reality. Vivid Photonics, a spin-out company from Tyndall National Institute and Irish Photonic Integration Centre, the Research Ireland Centre for Photonics, was launched to a global audience at the Photonics West conference in San Francisco. This innovative spin-out is set to drive advancements in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) technologies. Vivid Photonics' new technology enhances image quality for lightweight, low-power AR devices like smart glasses creating more seamless and immersive experiences. This exciting development was supported by UCC Innovation. More: https://lnkd.in/eBaYiQx8

Join University College Cork and Enterprise Ireland on Tuesday 8th April to learn about funding opportunities to scale and grow your company through research and innovation. The event will focus on how to seek funding supports to advance research collaborations, and how to access research talent at UCC. Register: https://lnkd.in/eG3nDzrh

Applications are now open for the SPRINT Kickstart Programme, taking place on 6th & 13th March! This is a fantastic, short 1.5 day course designed to support PIs, post-docs, and PhD students in creating impact from their research. SPRINT Kickstart focuses on the commercialisation of UCC-generated technologies and routes to market. Places are limited. Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March. Register now: https://lnkd.in/epiaBTzy

Great to see INFANT Centre & University College Cork spin-out CergenX featured in Silicon Republic's 10 AI start-ups generating success. CergenX is a MedTech company founded in 2021 from UCC. The company specialises in AI solutions for neonatal brain monitoring and its Wave device aims to enable hospitals to conduct “expert-level” EEG (electroencephalogram) assessments without the need for specialist resources. http://bit.ly/43b9ks7

UCC Innovation are delighted to invite applications from PIs, post-doctoral researchers, and PhD students for the SPRINT Kickstart Programme taking place on the 6th & 13th March. This is a fantastic short 2 day course designed to support UCC researchers looking to create impact from their research. SPRINT Kickstart focuses on the commercialisation of UCC-generated technologies and routes to market. Places are limited. Closing date for applications is Monday 3rd March. Register now: https://lnkd.in/epiaBTzy

Only 2 weeks left to apply for IGNITE UCC! ⌛ The IGNITE start-up incubation programme is designed for graduates ready to turn their business ideas into reality. Open to all disciplines and graduates from any third-level institution in Ireland, the programme equips participants with tailored guidance on grant applications and investor readiness, alongside mentorship and training from industry experts to build essential entrepreneurial skills. Participants also have access to top UCC researchers for research-backed insights and receive IP protection advice to safeguard their innovations, establishing a strong foundation for future growth. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ePn_iGcE

Last week, Tyndall National Institute and UCC Innovation hosted a Product Development Roadmap workshop. Delivered by eg technology Ltd, the session provided invaluable insights into translating academic and clinical research into real-world products. From navigating key standards to adopting a risk-based approach, participants left with a clear understanding of the path to market for medical devices and lab instrumentation. Thanks to our expert speakers and all who participated!

Last Friday, 16 founders, researchers and commercial leads from University College Cork took part in our first Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) event of 2025. The peer-to-peer sessions that took place on the day provided a collaborative space for sharing insights, challenges, and opportunities of all stages of the commercialisation journey. By connecting Researchers across UCC's pipeline, valuable relationships were fostered and strategic perspectives grew beyond day-to-day research and spin-out concerns. Thank you to our Entrepreneurs in Residence - Deirdre Mortell, Raymond Alcorn PhD CEng FIET, Donal Daly, Liz Shanahan and Rick Livesey - for facilitating the event, and to all who took part!

If you're a recent graduate from any discipline and any 3rd level institution in Ireland, have an entrepreneurial mindset and have a big idea you want to bring to life, the IGNITE UCC programme is open for applications, commencing April 2025. With one-to-one coaching, mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, access to cutting-edge research at University College Cork, and a supportive community of like-minded founders, IGNITE is the perfect place to start your entrepreneurial journey. Find out more at the link below!