Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund Industry Showcase

Published: 6 Mar, 2024

The Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a €500 million challenge-based fund established under Project Ireland 2040. It is one of four funds set up under the National Development Plan (NDP) 2018-2027. It is managed by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and administered by Enterprise Ireland.

TU Dublin Research and Innovation (R & I) office is organising an information event to highlight the funding opportunity and how interested principal investigators (PIs) can apply for same. Previously funded PIs will also share their experience of applying to the funding scheme and the support services available within the R & I unit. TU Dublin has recorded considerable success rates of application with the DTIF, and this event is part for the internal support system to help PIs get funded.

Date of Event:

Wednesday 17^th of April 2024

Location of Event:

Central Quad CQ - 411

Time of Event:

11:00am – 12:30pm

Networking/Tea/Coffee/Pastries:

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Overview of Event:

Opening with Dr. Mary Deasy (Head of R and I for Engagement and Impact)
Overview of TU Dublin R and I with Dr. John Donovan (Head of Research)
Presentation from Enterprise Ireland on DTIF
- Declan McGee, Enterprise Ireland Senior Executive - Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
- Gerard Lande, Enterprise Ireland Senior Executive – Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
- Sarah O’Brien, Enterprise Ireland Executive - Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
Industry and Research Collaboration Case Study Presentation
- AD ASTRA DTIF Presented by Dr. Joseph Moran (TU Dublin) and Conor Luttrell (Plasma Bound)
Q & A Panel (2 from EI) and Case Study nominees (1 from TU Dublin and 1 from Industry)
- Dr. Paul Maguire (Head of Innovation and Knowledge Transfer) to moderate
Close of event and direction for networking / refreshments with Dr Mary Deasy