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Photo: Investment of more than €100 million will double Tyndall’s footprint and strengthen Ireland’s semiconductor and research capabilities
03 Jul 2026

Taoiseach and Minister Lawless Announce Major Expansion of Tyndall National Institute

During a visit to Tyndall National Institute based at University College Cork (UCC) to mark the commencement of Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced a major expansion of the institute, marking a significant milestone for Ireland's research, innovation and semiconductor ambitions.
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Photo (L-R): Colm Murphy, CTO, NeuroBell; Olive O'Driscoll, Chairperson, NeuroBell; Dr Alison O'Shea, CSO, NeuroBell; Dara O'Shea, Senior Investment Associate, Elkstone; and Dr Mark O'Sullivan, CEO, NeuroBell
30 Jun 2026

UCC spin-out NeuroBell secures €4.8M to support US expansion

University College Cork (UCC) spin-out NeuroBell has secured $5.5 million (€4.8 million) in funding to accelerate the launch of its AI-powered neonatal brain monitor, LUNA, as the company prepares to enter the US market.
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Photo (L-R): Sarah Barnes Aabo (Lived Experience Co-Lead), Dr. Emmy Racine (Programme Manager, PPI Ignite Network at UCC) Dr. Fiona Riordan (Research Support Officer). Image credit: Portia Cruz (UCC Creative Services).
30 Jun 2026

UCC named lead site for €10 Million expansion of national PPI Ignite Network

University College Cork (UCC) has been named as one of 11 university lead sites in Phase II of the national PPI Ignite Network.
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Photo (L-R): Sarah Barnes Aabo (Lived Experience Co-Lead), Dr. Emmy Racine (Programme Manager, PPI Ignite Network at UCC) Dr. Fiona Riordan (Research Support Officer). Image credit: Portia Cruz (UCC Creative Services).
30 Jun 2026

UCC named lead site for €10 Million expansion of national PPI Ignite Network

University College Cork (UCC) has been named as one of 11 university lead sites in Phase II of the national PPI Ignite Network.
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