MET Technology Gateway

We are hiring at MET Technology Gateway (Atlantic Technological University Galway), come join our team! Do you hold a PhD and have experience in CAD modelling, 3D printing and medical imaging segmentation? We are offering a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Engineer position, working closely with our Gateway Manager, Jamie Meehan, PhD, to deliver cutting-edge research projects in medical technologies. 🗓 Closing date: Friday, 2nd May 2025

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive landscape, innovation is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. The process requires collaboration, expertise, and a clear path forward. That’s where MET Technology Gateway comes in. Guiding companies through their innovation journey with a proven industry collaboration engagement model. As a strategic partner, MET simplifies the path from concept to commercialisation. Their engagement model accelerates development by aligning industry expertise, streamlining complex processes, and helping organisations bring near-market solutions to life. Whether you're a startup seeking your first major breakthrough or an established enterprise navigating new territory, MET helps de-risk innovation and deliver results. Curious how MET's engagement model can accelerate your next innovation? Read the full article below:

This week’s spotlight is on our Engaged Research with Impact guiding light. Our strategic plan places high priority on growing ATU’s capacity to deliver impactful research that makes a difference. A year into our strategy, we’re proud to highlight some of the impactful research already underway across the university. We’re also taking this opportunity to shine a spotlight on our RISE research programme and Pure, our research information management system - both which are helping us enhance, share and support research across our nine campuses. 🔗 Read about our progress to date here. https://loom.ly/64yeuLk #ATUStrategicPlan #AtuResearch #EngagedResearch #ATUStrategy

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Engineer for the MET Technology Gateway. Based at the Atlantic Technological University (Galway campus). Closing date is 25th April so check out the overview of the role at the link below. #Medical #Engineering #Technology #Jobfairy #Jobsearch #Galway #ATU #Innovation #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 https://lnkd.in/dBMXY49T

🎉 A New Chapter Begins in Claregalway! 🎉 Last week, we had the immense honour of officially opening Salt Medical’s new state-of-the-art facility in Claregalway Corporate Park—an exciting milestone in our journey as a growing MedTech innovator in Ireland. The event was officiated by Minister Noel Grealish, marking his very first official opening ceremony—made even more special by the fact that it took place in his own parish and locality of Claregalway. We were also privileged to welcome esteemed guests from #ÚdarásnaGaeltachta, #IDAIreland, the #ChineseEmbassy, #MET and #iHub ATU, #iForm, #MNMT at UCD, #eyedea, our partners, our customers and our friends who joined us in celebrating this special occasion. Our Claregalway facility features one of Ireland’s most advanced cleanrooms and represents our vision of building a vertically integrated ecosystem—bringing product design, prototyping, and manufacturing together under one roof. 💡 “Today is a milestone not just for us, but for the Irish Medtech industry.” — Yuqi Shaughnessy (PhD) 张羽琦, Managing Director, Salt Medical We’d also like to thank our community and partners for their incredible support, and extend a heartfelt tribute to the late Tom Burke, a pioneer of the Irish medtech industry, who was instrumental in our early journey. 🔗 Check out our new website to learn more: www.saltmedtec.com Here’s to a future full of innovation, collaboration, and growth—right here in Baile Chláir (Claregalway). 💙 #SaltMedical #MedTech #GrandOpening #Claregalway #MedicalDevices #Innovation #Manufacturing #IDAIreland #UdarasnaGaeltachta #iForm #MNMT #UCD #ChineseEmbassy #iHubATU #METTechnology #eyedea #IrishMedtech #LifeSciences #GalwayInnovation #MadeinIreland

A Shared Vision for a Thriving MedTech Ireland! 🚀 The MET Technology Gateway team were delighted to be part of the Salt Medical (https://lnkd.in/ewFBqN7Q) grand opening event, expertly led by Yuqi Shaughnessy (PhD) 张羽琦 and team. A testament to the incredible growth and innovation within our ecosystem. We wish them continued success! At MET, we're committed to working hand-in-hand with companies like SALT Medical, offering our expertise and resources to translate cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. Let's continue to build, innovate, and elevate Ireland's MedTech landscape, together. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 Northern and Western Regional Assembly | Enterprise Ireland | Enterprise Ireland Research & Innovation | ATU Innovation Hubs | Atlantic Technological University | European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | European Union | Government of Ireland | European Commission | Irish Medtech | Ibec | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment | ISME Ireland | IRDG - Driving Irish Innovation | EIT Manufacturing | EIT Health | Western Development Commission | Údarás na Gaeltachta | Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) | MedLink Galway

A exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Engineer for the MET Technology Gateway. Based at the Atlantic Technological University Galway campus, closing date 25th April. Check out the overview of the role by reading below, and get your applications in now! #Medical #Engineering #Technology #Jobfairy #Jobsearch #Galway #ATU #Innovation https://lnkd.in/dBMXY49T

Companies partnering with MET Technology Gateway can access a variety of significant benefits that help them build, scale, and expand their reach, while boosting competitiveness and advancing their research, development, and innovation (RD&I) goals. Collaboration with MET opens up opportunities for: ▪️ Enhanced resources ▪️ Access to cutting-edge technology ▪️ Industry expertise Enabling companies to stay ahead of market trends, accelerate product development, and drive sustainable growth. Read more on the benefits of collaboration with MET Gateway ⬇️ and reach out to the team for more info. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 #Galway #MedTech #EnterpriseIreland #MedicalTechnologies Atlantic Technological University

🌟 Calls and opportunities update 🌟 Attention startups, students, SMEs, companies, and research organizations! We're thrilled to present key opportunities and important application deadlines that you won’t want to miss. 📅 Be sure to mark your calendars and get your applications ready! ➡️ EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative - Call for Training Proposals (08 April) ➡️ Discover Vienna - Manufacturing Edition 2025 (11 April) ➡️ BOOSTUP! East 2025 – Energy Transition (11 April) ➡️ EIT Infrabooster (13 April) ➡️ INDUSAC - Call for Students & Researchers (15 April) ➡️ Teaching Factories Competition 2025 - Call for Solver Teams (15 April) ➡️ Accelerate (21 April) ➡️ Research Mobility - Slovakia (3rd cut-off) (20 May) ➡️ Scaling Slovak Innovation Call (20 May) ➡️ Machine Tools Innovation (MTI) Awards (31 May) We look forward to receiving your applications and wish you the best of luck!

The MET Technology Gateway team were delighted to have collaborated with the MedTech Industry Cluster, led by Rosanna Loftus, at the recent founders event at Atlantic Technological University, Galway. A fantastic opportunity to connect and explore the needs analysis and requirements of impactful organisations, followed by a tour of MET's facilities and project use cases. Looking forward to further strategic partnerships with the cluster, supporting the growth and innovation of Ireland's vibrant MedTech sector. #EUinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺 #MedTech #Ireland #Innovation #Collaboration #Founders #Galway Northern and Western Regional Assembly | Enterprise Ireland | Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network | Jamie Meehan, PhD | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | TCI Network | Enterprise Ireland Research & Innovation |