From Research to Regional Enterprise

22-23rd October 2026

Sligo

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How can research drive regional change across the West and Northwest of Ireland?

RISE@ATU Postgraduate Research Training Programme Showcase:

RISE@ATU will bring together PhD researchers from across its Smart Specialisation-aligned Postgraduate Research Training Programmes to showcase how ATU research and innovation are shaping sustainable development across the West and Northwest of Ireland.

With a programme including keynote addresses, industry panel discussions and presentations from the RISE@ATU cohort, this event will act as a cross-cutting dialogue on the impact of research on the region.

Join this discussion at our upcoming conference ‘From Research to Regional Enterprise’, 22nd -23rd October at the Radisson BLU Hotel, Sligo.

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Who is it for?

Regional industry & community
Academics & Researchers interested in enterprise & regional development
Public Sector & policy stakeholders

What to expect?

Research in action
Discover emerging postgraduate research addressing regional challenges and opportunities

Research connections
Connect with researchers, industry and policymakers shaping future partnerships

Research for the region
Explore how research and innovation are contributing to the NWRA’s Smart Specialisation Priorities and sustainable development across the West and Northwest.

Programme at a glance

Skills development

Discover how RISE@ATU is leading the next generation of researchers through industry-connected postgraduate training.

Enterprise, leadership & policy

Explore how research can inform policy, strengthen enterprise and support regional priorities.

Industry Application

Showcase research partnerships that are translating innovation into solutions for industry and society.

For any queries, please contact a member of the ATU Research Coordinator team:

Dr James Britton (jamesp.britton@atu.ie) | Dr Shane Conway (shane.conway@atu.ie) | Dr Alan Naughton (alan.naughton@atu.ie)

Register here

Register your interest in the RISE@ATU Postgraduate Research Training Programme Showcase for updates on event details, guest speakers, and featured presentations.

RISE@ATU is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern & Western Regional Programme 2021-2027.