UCC Innovation
@uccinnovation.bsky.social
We commercialise research to maximise impact. Home to New Ventures (GatewayUCC, SPRINT, IGNITE) UCC Consulting & UCC Technologies #UCCInnovates 💡
www.ucc.ie/en/innovation
www.ucc.ie/en/innovation
Expression of interest is now open for @ucc.ie researchers and staff for the Innovation & Intellectual Property Digital badge.
Closing date for applications is Fri 14th November 2025. For more information and to express your interest visit: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Closing date for applications is Fri 14th November 2025. For more information and to express your interest visit: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Expression of interest is now open for @ucc.ie researchers and staff for the Innovation & Intellectual Property Digital badge.
Closing date for applications is Fri 14th November 2025. For more information and to express your interest visit: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Closing date for applications is Fri 14th November 2025. For more information and to express your interest visit: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
"AI optimism has turned into an over-hyping of the technology that is misplaced” warns Prof. Barry O’ Sullivan, Director of UCC Futures in AI and Data Analytics.
His remarks were delivered on Tuesday evening at @ucc.ie's second annual Business Engagement event.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
His remarks were delivered on Tuesday evening at @ucc.ie's second annual Business Engagement event.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
November 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"AI optimism has turned into an over-hyping of the technology that is misplaced” warns Prof. Barry O’ Sullivan, Director of UCC Futures in AI and Data Analytics.
His remarks were delivered on Tuesday evening at @ucc.ie's second annual Business Engagement event.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
His remarks were delivered on Tuesday evening at @ucc.ie's second annual Business Engagement event.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
Over 200 attendees from across Ireland's business community join us @ucc.ie this evening for a business briefing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), supported by Cork Chamber.
To find out more about how UCC works with industry, visit: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
To find out more about how UCC works with industry, visit: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
November 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Over 200 attendees from across Ireland's business community join us @ucc.ie this evening for a business briefing on Artificial Intelligence (AI), supported by Cork Chamber.
To find out more about how UCC works with industry, visit: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
To find out more about how UCC works with industry, visit: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
“I think it's important we get a realistic sense of where AI is, and how companies can actually start to engage in it.”
Ahead of @ucc.ie's Business Engagement event on AI this evening, Prof Barry O'Sullivan speaks with @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
More: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Ahead of @ucc.ie's Business Engagement event on AI this evening, Prof Barry O'Sullivan speaks with @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
More: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
November 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
“I think it's important we get a realistic sense of where AI is, and how companies can actually start to engage in it.”
Ahead of @ucc.ie's Business Engagement event on AI this evening, Prof Barry O'Sullivan speaks with @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
More: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Ahead of @ucc.ie's Business Engagement event on AI this evening, Prof Barry O'Sullivan speaks with @irishexaminer.bsky.social.
More: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
UCC spin-out ArrayPatch has been announced as a Regional Winner in the @intertradeireland.bsky.social All-Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition 2025.
The win secures Arraypatch a €50K prize & advances the company to the all-island final next month.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
The win secures Arraypatch a €50K prize & advances the company to the all-island final next month.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
October 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
UCC spin-out ArrayPatch has been announced as a Regional Winner in the @intertradeireland.bsky.social All-Island Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition 2025.
The win secures Arraypatch a €50K prize & advances the company to the all-island final next month.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
The win secures Arraypatch a €50K prize & advances the company to the all-island final next month.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
Award-winning business incubation programme @igniteucc.bsky.social is among five Irish higher education institution initiatives to have been allocated a performance funding award of €1M by the Higher Education Authority.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Award-winning business incubation programme @igniteucc.bsky.social is among five Irish higher education institution initiatives to have been allocated a performance funding award of €1M by the Higher Education Authority.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Congratulations to @ucc.ie & @infantcentreucc.bsky.social spin-out company Neurobell CEO & Co-founder Mark O'Sullivan on being announced as “Founder of the Year” at Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-up Awards held in Salesforce Tower, Dublin last night.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
October 17, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Congratulations to @ucc.ie & @infantcentreucc.bsky.social spin-out company Neurobell CEO & Co-founder Mark O'Sullivan on being announced as “Founder of the Year” at Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-up Awards held in Salesforce Tower, Dublin last night.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
As part of National Women's Enterprise Day 2025, UCC Innovation are delighted to be attending the LEO South West National Women's Enterprise Day event in Cork, celebrating women entrepreneurs' success.
Stop by and find out more about how UCC Innovation works to advance women’s entrepreneurship.
Stop by and find out more about how UCC Innovation works to advance women’s entrepreneurship.
October 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
As part of National Women's Enterprise Day 2025, UCC Innovation are delighted to be attending the LEO South West National Women's Enterprise Day event in Cork, celebrating women entrepreneurs' success.
Stop by and find out more about how UCC Innovation works to advance women’s entrepreneurship.
Stop by and find out more about how UCC Innovation works to advance women’s entrepreneurship.
Yesterday, @ucc.ie's Entrepreneurs in Residence joined us back on campus for an insightful day of discussions and mentorship.
They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
October 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Yesterday, @ucc.ie's Entrepreneurs in Residence joined us back on campus for an insightful day of discussions and mentorship.
They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
They met with UCC President @joh2024.bsky.social to discuss UCC's entrepreneurial ecosystem & support the next generation of start-up founders on their journeys.
ProVascTec, a @ucc.ie spin-out, has been awarded €2.5 million to advance a new blood flow treatment product, following the recent round of @entirl.bsky.social Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 AM
ProVascTec, a @ucc.ie spin-out, has been awarded €2.5 million to advance a new blood flow treatment product, following the recent round of @entirl.bsky.social Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
Only 2 places remaining for the 2-day introductory SPRINT Kickstart Programme on 14th & 16th October, from 9.30am – 4pm.
If you have a business idea rooted in your research, SPRINT Kickstart can help you shape your idea into commercial opportunity.
Email myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to reserve your spot.
If you have a business idea rooted in your research, SPRINT Kickstart can help you shape your idea into commercial opportunity.
Email myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to reserve your spot.
October 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Only 2 places remaining for the 2-day introductory SPRINT Kickstart Programme on 14th & 16th October, from 9.30am – 4pm.
If you have a business idea rooted in your research, SPRINT Kickstart can help you shape your idea into commercial opportunity.
Email myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to reserve your spot.
If you have a business idea rooted in your research, SPRINT Kickstart can help you shape your idea into commercial opportunity.
Email myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to reserve your spot.
Join us for @ucc.ie's flagship business engagement event: AI For Business Leaders: Ethics, Regulation and Business Value on Tues Nov 4th.
This event will showcase the powerhouse of expertise available at UCC and supports to industry partners.
Register: chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/detai...
This event will showcase the powerhouse of expertise available at UCC and supports to industry partners.
Register: chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/detai...
September 25, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Join us for @ucc.ie's flagship business engagement event: AI For Business Leaders: Ethics, Regulation and Business Value on Tues Nov 4th.
This event will showcase the powerhouse of expertise available at UCC and supports to industry partners.
Register: chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/detai...
This event will showcase the powerhouse of expertise available at UCC and supports to industry partners.
Register: chamber.corkchamber.ie/events/detai...
Are you working in the pharma packaging industry?
UCC Innovation is supporting @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social researchers developing miniature battery-free, electronics-free wireless tags, seeking industry insights through a 15 min interview.
Please contact nadeem.rather@tyndall.ie for more.
UCC Innovation is supporting @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social researchers developing miniature battery-free, electronics-free wireless tags, seeking industry insights through a 15 min interview.
Please contact nadeem.rather@tyndall.ie for more.
September 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Are you working in the pharma packaging industry?
UCC Innovation is supporting @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social researchers developing miniature battery-free, electronics-free wireless tags, seeking industry insights through a 15 min interview.
Please contact nadeem.rather@tyndall.ie for more.
UCC Innovation is supporting @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social researchers developing miniature battery-free, electronics-free wireless tags, seeking industry insights through a 15 min interview.
Please contact nadeem.rather@tyndall.ie for more.
Director of Health Innovation Hub Ireland Dr Tanya Mulcahy featured recently on @fortechssakepod.bsky.social.
Tanya caught up with @elaineburke.bsky.social to chat about the launch of HIHI’s FemTech in Ireland Report & growing rise of FemTech.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/04pr...
Tanya caught up with @elaineburke.bsky.social to chat about the launch of HIHI’s FemTech in Ireland Report & growing rise of FemTech.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/04pr...
September 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Director of Health Innovation Hub Ireland Dr Tanya Mulcahy featured recently on @fortechssakepod.bsky.social.
Tanya caught up with @elaineburke.bsky.social to chat about the launch of HIHI’s FemTech in Ireland Report & growing rise of FemTech.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/04pr...
Tanya caught up with @elaineburke.bsky.social to chat about the launch of HIHI’s FemTech in Ireland Report & growing rise of FemTech.
Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/04pr...
Great to see the launch of "FemTech in Ireland: The Case for Prioritising Women's Health Research and Innovation" by Health Innovation Hub Ireland, highlighting Ireland's potential to lead in FemTech through greater support for innovation in women's health.
Full report: hih.ie/downloads/HI...
Full report: hih.ie/downloads/HI...
August 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Great to see the launch of "FemTech in Ireland: The Case for Prioritising Women's Health Research and Innovation" by Health Innovation Hub Ireland, highlighting Ireland's potential to lead in FemTech through greater support for innovation in women's health.
Full report: hih.ie/downloads/HI...
Full report: hih.ie/downloads/HI...
UCC Innovation case manager Dr Anthony Morrissey & IPIC Senior Business Development Manager Dr David McGovern delivered a talk on commercialisation of research to participants in the @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social undergrad summer internship programme, covering IP, industry engagement & more.
July 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
UCC Innovation case manager Dr Anthony Morrissey & IPIC Senior Business Development Manager Dr David McGovern delivered a talk on commercialisation of research to participants in the @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social undergrad summer internship programme, covering IP, industry engagement & more.
Are you a multinational company or SME, seeking to engage with @ucc.ie?
Access our business engagement website, which provides companies with access to UCC's talent, innovation, research, expertise and corporate partnership opportunities.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
Access our business engagement website, which provides companies with access to UCC's talent, innovation, research, expertise and corporate partnership opportunities.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
July 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Are you a multinational company or SME, seeking to engage with @ucc.ie?
Access our business engagement website, which provides companies with access to UCC's talent, innovation, research, expertise and corporate partnership opportunities.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
Access our business engagement website, which provides companies with access to UCC's talent, innovation, research, expertise and corporate partnership opportunities.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/business-...
Did you know? Over the past 5 years, UCC Innovation has distributed €3.2 M in licence income university‑wide, with €1.3M going directly to inventors and €920 K to schools & research centres.
Find out how we can help you turn your ideas into impact: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Find out how we can help you turn your ideas into impact: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
July 15, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Did you know? Over the past 5 years, UCC Innovation has distributed €3.2 M in licence income university‑wide, with €1.3M going directly to inventors and €920 K to schools & research centres.
Find out how we can help you turn your ideas into impact: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Find out how we can help you turn your ideas into impact: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Two UCC teams were named 1st and 2nd runners-up in the IDEATE Ireland entrepreneurship competition last week.
Congratulations to teams Anestronic @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social and FemmeBiome @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, who placed second & third respectively.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
Congratulations to teams Anestronic @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social and FemmeBiome @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, who placed second & third respectively.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
July 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Two UCC teams were named 1st and 2nd runners-up in the IDEATE Ireland entrepreneurship competition last week.
Congratulations to teams Anestronic @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social and FemmeBiome @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, who placed second & third respectively.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
Congratulations to teams Anestronic @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social and FemmeBiome @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, who placed second & third respectively.
More: www.ucc.ie/en/innovatio...
This week, 14 @ucc.ie researchers joined the final SPRINT Kickstart session of the summer, exploring spin-out opportunities from their research in the University. Thanks to our guest speakers for joining us.
Applications for the programme reopen in Sept. Contact myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to learn more.
Applications for the programme reopen in Sept. Contact myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to learn more.
June 27, 2025 at 10:19 AM
This week, 14 @ucc.ie researchers joined the final SPRINT Kickstart session of the summer, exploring spin-out opportunities from their research in the University. Thanks to our guest speakers for joining us.
Applications for the programme reopen in Sept. Contact myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to learn more.
Applications for the programme reopen in Sept. Contact myriam.cronin@ucc.ie to learn more.
Upskill with Springboard+ @ucc.ie.
Springboard+ with @aceatucc.bsky.social offer free and subsidised courses, helping teams build future-ready skills in areas such as cybersecurity, business & sustainability.
Find out more: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/sprin...
Springboard+ with @aceatucc.bsky.social offer free and subsidised courses, helping teams build future-ready skills in areas such as cybersecurity, business & sustainability.
Find out more: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/sprin...
June 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Upskill with Springboard+ @ucc.ie.
Springboard+ with @aceatucc.bsky.social offer free and subsidised courses, helping teams build future-ready skills in areas such as cybersecurity, business & sustainability.
Find out more: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/sprin...
Springboard+ with @aceatucc.bsky.social offer free and subsidised courses, helping teams build future-ready skills in areas such as cybersecurity, business & sustainability.
Find out more: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/sprin...
Researchers from across UCC (@apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social, ERI) joined us at the SPRINT Kickstart programme on Tues to work on commercialising their business ideas. Thanks to our guest speakers Veronica Murphy (The Discovery Partnership) & Dr Paidi O’Reilly (CUBS).
June 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Researchers from across UCC (@apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social, @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social, ERI) joined us at the SPRINT Kickstart programme on Tues to work on commercialising their business ideas. Thanks to our guest speakers Veronica Murphy (The Discovery Partnership) & Dr Paidi O’Reilly (CUBS).
Cork University Business School hosts a seminar & workshop on Collaborating for SME Innovation this Wed, 18 June.
Attendees will explore topics including why/when SMEs should collaborate, building strategic partnerships & tapping into university research.
More: www.cubsucc.com/events/colla...
Attendees will explore topics including why/when SMEs should collaborate, building strategic partnerships & tapping into university research.
More: www.cubsucc.com/events/colla...
June 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Cork University Business School hosts a seminar & workshop on Collaborating for SME Innovation this Wed, 18 June.
Attendees will explore topics including why/when SMEs should collaborate, building strategic partnerships & tapping into university research.
More: www.cubsucc.com/events/colla...
Attendees will explore topics including why/when SMEs should collaborate, building strategic partnerships & tapping into university research.
More: www.cubsucc.com/events/colla...
UCC's Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Founders Forum takes place Fri 13th June from 1.30pm - 4pm.
Join us and hear from our EIRs, who will share insights on the founder's journey, as well as building your team & navigating cap tables.
Email maevem@ucc.ie to reserve your place.
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Join us and hear from our EIRs, who will share insights on the founder's journey, as well as building your team & navigating cap tables.
Email maevem@ucc.ie to reserve your place.
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
June 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
UCC's Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Founders Forum takes place Fri 13th June from 1.30pm - 4pm.
Join us and hear from our EIRs, who will share insights on the founder's journey, as well as building your team & navigating cap tables.
Email maevem@ucc.ie to reserve your place.
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Join us and hear from our EIRs, who will share insights on the founder's journey, as well as building your team & navigating cap tables.
Email maevem@ucc.ie to reserve your place.
#euinmyregion 🇮🇪🇪🇺
The 2024 @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social & Innovation Awards, took place yesterday evening @glucksman.bsky.social.
Researchers were awarded across 22 categories - 5 of which recognise achievements in entrepreneurship & innovation. Congratulations to all recipients!
More: ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Researchers were awarded across 22 categories - 5 of which recognise achievements in entrepreneurship & innovation. Congratulations to all recipients!
More: ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
May 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The 2024 @ucc.ie @uccresearch.bsky.social & Innovation Awards, took place yesterday evening @glucksman.bsky.social.
Researchers were awarded across 22 categories - 5 of which recognise achievements in entrepreneurship & innovation. Congratulations to all recipients!
More: ucc.ie/en/news/2025...
Researchers were awarded across 22 categories - 5 of which recognise achievements in entrepreneurship & innovation. Congratulations to all recipients!
More: ucc.ie/en/news/2025...