Ireland is a hotbed of public research. Hear how businesses can tap into this wealth of research to help drive innovation and competitiveness with the support of KTI.

There is a wealth of publicly-funded research, expertise, know-how available to companies in Ireland seeking to improve their R&D capability. This research is being carried out in universities, institutes of technology and other similar research organisations that businesses can work with for the benefit of their bottom line. Knowledge Transfer Ireland provides practical advice, tools and information to help make it simpler and more straightforward for companies to make this happen.

Topics covered will include:

• How can I work with the Irish research system to benefit my business?
• How do I find the right research partner? 
• Is there any funding I can avail of to help me develop my collaborative research activity?
• How can I protect any of the results coming from collaborative research?
• Are there any useful resources that can help my R&D activities?

Siobhan Horan is Industry/Partner Engagement Manager at Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI). KTI is the Irish national office, responsible for policy, practice and the performance of the Irish technology transfer system. Siobhan previously managed the Enterprise Ireland ‘Technology Transfer Strengthening Initiative (TTSI3)’ programme. TTSI3 focuses on encouraging high quality outcomes from the technology transfer system and simplifying engagement for industry with Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) including universities and state research bodies.