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NUA Surgical Reaches Major Clinical Milestone
ATU iHub client company NUA Surgical has announced a significant milestone in its journey to improve maternal healthcare, with the first infants successfully delivered using its innovative SteriCISION® C-Section Retractor during a clinical investigation.Photo credit: Andrew DownesThe Galway-based...
Konree Innovation Reaches Final of Prestigious Ocean Exchange Awards
Konree Innovation Reaches Final of Prestigious Ocean Exchange Awards Konree Innovation an ATU iHub Galway client company has been named as a finalist in the 2026 Ocean Exchange Awards, a major international competition supporting innovative solutions for healthy oceans and a sustainable Blue...
ATU iHub companies secure €79.55 million in DTIF funding – representing 15% of national awards
ATU’s iHub and MET Centre collaboration strengthens Galway’s position as a national MedTech innovation hub Galway, 8 September 2026: Companies based in ATU Innovation Hubs Galway have secured €79.55 million through the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) since the fund was established....
Celebrating the 2026 ATU Student Inc. Cohort: Inspiring the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
A huge congratulations to this year's ATU based Student Inc. participants as they complete another inspiring year of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.Over the past number of months, this exceptional group of students and recent graduates has embarked on an exciting...
ATU iHub New Frontiers alumni company – VT Electron Acquired by Analog Devices
VT Electron, an innovative Irish Internet of Things (IoT), has been acquired by Analog Devices, marking a significant milestone for both organisations and highlighting the strength of Ireland's innovation ecosystem. Founded by Mark Bannon, who participated in the ATU New Frontiers Programme in...
ATU iHub Client Company Konree Innovation Wins Inaugural CDL Atlantic Oceans Graduate Award and $50,000 USD Prize
Konree Innovation, a client company of ATU iHub, has been awarded the inaugural Creative Destruction Lab Atlantic Oceans Graduate Award, recognising the company’s pioneering work in marine conservation, sustainable ocean stewardship, and ocean-focused innovation. Isioma Oye-Onwuka (Venture...
ATU iHub Client Company CroíValve Secures €33 Million Series B Investment
Galway, Ireland - June 2026 - ATU iHub congratulates client company CroíValve on securing $36 million (approximately €33 million) in Series B funding, marking a significant milestone in its growth. The Irish medtech company is developing a minimally invasive treatment for tricuspid regurgitation,...
Data2Sustain Enters Phase 2 to Scale Digital Innovation Across the West and North-West
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) iHub is highlighting the continued impact and expansion of Data2Sustain, as the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) enters Phase 2 (2026–2029). Building on strong results to dat, supporting 390+ organisations, delivering 380+ services, and providing over...
Congratulations to SymPhysis Medical on a fantastic achievement!
We are delighted to celebrate SymPhysis Medical, a valued client company of ATU iHubs, on being named Emerging Technology Innovation of the Year at the prestigious Tech Excellence Awards last Thursday. This recognition is a testament to the team’s innovation, vision, and unwavering commitment in a...
InVera Medical Reports Positive 12-Month Trial Results for Vein Disease Device
InVera Medical has reported positive 12-month pilot trial results for its non-thermal vein treatment device, showing 90% vein closure rates, significant symptom improvement, and a strong safety profile ahead of planned market release in Europe and the US.