Discover how our commitment to exploring the potential of technology can assist you on your journey.
Solving Complex
Problems, Together.
The IMaR Research Centre at Munster Technological University is one of Europe’s leading research centres. Our team of top-tier researchers, scientists, engineers, problem solvers and innovators work with the latest cutting-edge specialist equipment and technology to solve problems.
We help to develop new ideas, methods, products, processes and services that enable industry and society to unlock the potential of ideas and create the businesses of tomorrow.
We partner with industry, students, public institutions and other providers to drive productivity, growth and foster innovative solutions to real problems.
Our people are curious about how technology works and how we can make it work better, smarter, faster, more sustainably with less waste.
At the IMaR Research Centre, our diverse strands collaborate to deliver innovative training, foster education, and pioneer research programmes. Together, we’re united by a common goal: to solve complex problems and drive new ideas and thinking forward.
Join us in shaping the future through collaboration and innovation.
Explore our Divisions
Solving Complex
Problems, Together.
At the IMaR Research Centre, our diverse strands collaborate to deliver innovative training, foster education, and pioneer research programmes. Together, we’re united by a common goal: to solve complex problems and drive new ideas and thinking forward.
IMaR Technology Gateway
IMaR provides technology solutions tailored to industry needs, offers open access to relevant expertise, and connects businesses with national resources through the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network. With a dedicated team of researchers and engineers, IMaR collaborates closely with industry partners, including small local enterprises to drive smarter, more efficient processes and develop near-to-market product solutions.
Advanced Research Unit
The Advanced Research Unit works with partners like Science Foundation Ireland, and the EU Horizon Europe funding stream, to solve complex problems for industry and society. We work with companies like Tricel, Dairymaster, Abbey Engineering and McHales to make their manufacturing processes more sustainable, more profitable, more efficient and smarter.
AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE)
AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a pioneering public-private partnership established in 2017 with funding from industry, academia, and Enterprise Ireland. ACE collaborates with agri-tech, manufacturing, engineering and other sectors, offering digital immersive technology solutions and business support to tackle industry challenges in a collaborative way.
REEdI
The Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland (REEdI) initiative is an award-winning initiative revolutionising engineering education through collaboration with industry. Funded by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland through the HCI Pillar 3 initiative, REEdI’s framework ensures graduates are equipped with skills to tackle future workplace challenges.
AgriTech Ireland Cluster
AgriTech Ireland Cluster supports AgriTech companies across Ireland. By fostering collaboration among companies, academics, government entities, and utilising cutting-edge technology, we unlock new opportunities and drive growth in the AgriTech sector.
Why work
with IMaR?
Innovative discoveries to unlock potential across sectors & society.
Technologies to enhance operations for smarter, sustainable solutions.
Access to a global network of researchers & problem solvers.
Workforce training in advanced technologies and processes.
Highly trained graduates adept in the latest technologies.
Access to national and EU research & innovation funding support.
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People
441
Industry Projects
20600000
Total Funding Awarded
7100000
Industry Projects Value
2200000
Industry Contributions
85
Research Publications
IMaR Core
Competencies
Intelligent & Connected Smart Sensors & Devices
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technologies
Automation
& Robotics
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
Processing, Monitoring
& Analytics
Prototype & MVP
Development
Advanced Training
& Skills Development
Smart Manufacturing Techniques
Immersive Technology Content Creation
Drone
Technology
Business Optimisation
& Business Growth
Process
Optimisation
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