Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), linked 349 firms with college researchers last year in a move that will create jobs by harnessing the commercial potential of third level research, according to Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Conor Lenihan.
“Collaborations and partnerships between Ireland’s scientific research and enterprise communities are now being formed at an unprecedented level and they are a critical component of our developing Smart Economy.”
SFI chairman Prof Pat Fottrell added: “Pioneering research, innovation, commercialisation and the delivery of success all involve tireless dedication and strategic input from many different individuals, institutions and organisations.”
Last year, SFI linked 184 multinational firms and 165 small and medium-sized enterprises with academic teams. The agency supported 29 top-class research centres and 3,225 researchers in higher education institutions.
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