UCC Innovation Events
| Time | Date | Title | Description | Topic | Location | |
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| 1pm - 2pm | 9 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Panel discussion - "The Role of Universities in Innovation and Supporting National Competitiveness" | Join us for the first event of UCC's Innovation Week 2026 - a panel discussion with with UCC President Prof John O’ Halloran, Director General of the Irish Universities Association (IUA) Paul Johnston, Head of Public Engagement and Research at Research Ireland Rachel Iredale, and Irish Centre for Maternal and Child Health Research (INFANT) Director Prof Geraldine B on the "Role of Universities in Innovation and Supporting National Competitiveness". We will also be launching UCC's 2025 Innovation Impact Report during the event. Light lunch available from 12.30pm. | The Hub | /en/innovation/news-events/events/panel-discussion-on-the-role-of-universities-in-innovation-and-supporting-national-competitiveness.html | |
| 12pm - 12.45pm | 11 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Consultancy Information Session | This event is a Consultancy Information Session for Academic staff within UCC. Explore how to undertake University Consultancy with the support of UCC Consulting. Those interested in attending can email consulting@ucc.ie for more information. | Online | /en/innovation/news-events/events/consultancy-information-session.html | |
| 11am - 12pm | 10 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Research IP & Invention Disclosures: What You Need to Know | Have you considered the IP and impact potential of your research? Do you know when a finding might be protectable, or the right time to submit an invention disclosure (IDF)? This practical workshop by David Corkery (Operations Manager at UCC Innovation) is designed specifically for researchers and will cover the basics of intellectual property, patents, and the IDF process. We’ll cover what counts as an invention, when and how to disclose, and how early disclosures interact with publications, grant applications, and future collaborations. | Tyndall National Institute | /en/innovation/news-events/events/what-is-an-invention-disclosure-and-how-to-submit-one.html | |
| 6pm - 8pm | 10 Mar 2026 | STARTUP LAB - Grand Pitches | Get ready to be inspired as 12 dynamic student led projects take the stage to pitch their innovative business ideas. Showcasing the creativity and ambition of UCC’s undergraduate and postgraduate entrepreneurs, the Grand Pitches is a celebration of fresh thinking, bold solutions, and the next generation of founders. | Iris Ashley Cummins Building | /en/innovation/news-events/events/startup-lab-grand-pitches.html | |
| 12.30pm - 2.30pm | 10 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Introduction to IP for College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences Academic Staff | If you're a member of staff within UCC's College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences, join us for this workshop to learn more about how IP is generated from your respective disciplines and how it can be managed, protected and translated into impact. | The Hub | /en/innovation/news-events/events/cacsss-introduction-to-ip.html | |
| 12pm - 1pm | 10 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: ARC Hub for HealthTech Information Session | Ian Gallivan from the ARC Hub for HealthTech will provide an overview of the HealthTech ARC Hub; what participants on the programme can expect; upcoming call for proposals and application process; Q&A. There will be time for pre-booked sessions afterwards. | Tyndall National Institute | /en/innovation/news-events/events/arc-hub-for-healthtech.html | |
| 3pm - 5pm | 12 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Delivering Health Innovation in the South West through Partnership: An Academic Health Sciences System | Join academic and clinical colleagues from across the South West region to explore how we strengthen health innovation through regional partnership. This Academic Health Sciences System (AHSS) event will include short contributions from UCC Innovation, CoMH & HSE Research & Innovation supports, HSE Spark, HSE South West Change and Innovation, and Health Innovation Hub Ireland (HIHI), followed by a senior leadership panel discussion on accelerating impact and building a stronger culture of innovation in our region. The session brings together stakeholders from healthcare, academia and the wider innovation ecosystem. For more information, email Anna.Toner@ucc.ie. | Brookfield Health Sciences Complex | /en/innovation/news-events/events/strengthening-health-innovation-in-the-south-west-progress-and-potential-.html | |
| 11am - 1pm | 11 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: ARC Hub for ICT Workshop | John Mannion, Executive Director of the ARC Hub for ICT and Theo Little, Development Support Manager will undertake a workshop with potential applicants – this will include an overview of ARC Hub, what participants on the programme can expect and the current call for proposals. They will also go in-depth into the application process, providing advice to researchers on what the Hub is looking for, and how to increase your chance of success; Q&A. | Western Gateway Building (WGB) | /en/innovation/news-events/events/arc-hub-for-ict-workshop.html | |
| 1.30pm - 3pm | 12 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Supports Roadshow | The Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Team will provide a comprehensive overview of the grants available to researchers to develop commercial pathways including feasibility study grants, proof of concept funding and commercialisation funding. This will be followed by four case studies from UCC researchers who have gone through this process and attracted funding. There will be a panel discussion and Q&A and an opportunity to speak with the Enterprise Ireland Team one to one following the information session. Registration required. | The Hub | /en/innovation/news-events/events/ei-commercialisation-supports-.html | |
| 2pm - 3.30pm | 11 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: CUBS Leadership Conversation Series - In Conversation with Eddie Wilson, Ryanair DAC CEO | Cork University Business School (CUBS) will welcome Eddie Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Ryanair DAC as part of the CUBS Leadership Conversation Series. Eddie joined Ryanair in 1997, when it had just 20 aircraft, as Head of Human Resources. His role quickly expanded to include airport deals, ground handling, inflight retail, and the design and launch of Ryanair.com. He later became Director of Inflight Operations, overseeing thousands of staff and a major retail programme. Appointed Chief People Officer in 2015, he became CEO in 2019. He will be hosted by Dean Prof Anthony McDonnell for an interview-style discussion, followed by a Q&A. | The Hub | /en/innovation/news-events/events/cubs-leadership-conversation-series---in-conversation-with-eddie-wilson-ryan-air-dac-ceo.html | |
| 11am - 1pm | 13 Mar 2026 | Innovation Week: Design Thinking Workshop | Explore the first steps to creating real world impact from your research. This session will help you to build your research around a clear customer problem and reduce the risk of commercial failure. Registration required. | Online | /en/innovation/news-events/events/design-thinking-workshop.html |
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