SME Engagement Lunchtime Roadshow

Letterkenny - 17th June, Derry~Londonderry - 18th June, Ballymena - 6th July, Buncrana - 7th July

Donegal – Letterkenny

Unlock 100% Funded Opportunities for Your Business

The SPEAR Centre invites you to secure your place for the upcoming “SPEAR Centre: SME Engagement Roadshow”, a series of regional events taking place across the border region this June and July. Hosted by the SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre), these events are designed to engage with SMEs interested in 100% funded innovation opportunities in digital transformation and the adoption of emerging technologies including photonics and AI-driven solutions.

The SPEAR Centre (Semiconductor Photonics Education and Research Centre) is a PEACEPLUS, cross-border initiative supporting SMEs across the 12 counties of the Ireland–Northern Ireland border region to explore and adopt photonics and AI-driven solutions. The project brings together leading academic and industry partners, including Atlantic Technological University, Ulster University, Tyndall National Institute and industry partner Seagate Technology, to help businesses innovate, scale, and compete internationally.

For more info: https://www.wisar.ie/projects/spear-centre/

Why Attend?

✔ Learn about 100% funded opportunities available through the SPEAR Centre

✔ Discover how photonics and semiconductor technologies can support innovation and business growth

✔ Meet researchers and industry experts from the ATU WiSAR Lab, Ulster University and the Tyndall National Institute.

✔ Free Lunch & Networking Opportunities

To register, please follow one of the links below:

Next Week:

📍 The CoLab, Letterkenny, – 17th June 2026: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-spear-centre-sme-engagement-roadshow-letterkenny-tickets-1988165271848

📍 Catalyst, Derry~Londonderry – 18th June 2026: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-spear-centre-sme-engagement-roadshow-derrylondonderry-tickets-1989375776500

July:

📍 Ecos Hub, Ballymena – 6th July 2026: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-spear-centre-sme-engagement-roadshow-ballymena-tickets-1989376564858

📍 Inishowen Innovation, Buncrana – 7th July 2026: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-spear-centre-sme-engagement-roadshow-buncrana-tickets-1988177968825

Lunch will be provided and spaces are limited so please register asap.

No prior knowledge of photonics is required.

We look forward to welcoming you to the SPEAR Centre SME Engagement Roadshow.