Research & Development

A key objective of the MIRC is to leverage the research resources and technology capabilities of Athlone Institute of Technology in support of client companies. 
The Institute’s particular areas of R&D capability include:

Research Central
 AIT’s R&D Periodical

• Tissue Engineering and Disease Models
• Clinical, Food and Environmental Biology
• Disinfection and Sterilisation Technologies
• Engineering Product Development
• Biotechnology and Fermentation

• Software Engineering / ICT
• Drug Discovery/Delivery
• Polymers and Biopolymers
• Cell & Molecular Toxicology
• Food Safety

Technology transfer and collaborative research activities are coordinated through the External Services Unit of AIT which is based in the MIRC.

If you have an innovative business concept and sector knowledge/ experience, we have the resources and expertise to develop - and support the commercialisation of your technology.