As part of our Innovation in Action in UCC series, we have been speaking to the Quercus Innovation and Entrepreneurship scholars about their experience of entrepreneurship as a third level student and the supports available for budding entrepreneurs in UCC. The Quercus Talented Students’ Programme supports and promotes excellence in academia, sport, creative and performing arts, active citizenship, and innovation/entrepreneurship. Quercus awards up to three scholarships each year to students registered on an undergraduate/level 8 programme, who demonstrate an exceptional level of excellence in the innovation and/or entrepreneurial space.

The collaboration builds on the charity’s holistic approach to life-long solutions for people with neuro-physical disabilities and their families.

• UCC hosts meeting of bioeconomy experts and stakeholders from industry, academia, and government bodies.
• Colloquium sees launch of new multi-disciplinary fermentation research centre.

• UCC and Tyndall awarded projects awarded combined €15.7m Science Foundation Ireland funding.
• UCC and Tyndall account for half of the eight awards announced today under SFI’s Research Infrastructure programme.
• UCC/Tyndall projects will research offshore wind energy generation, quantum materials, semiconductor performance, and integrated electronics.

Tánaiste and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media welcome purchase of unique collection of maps, topographical prints and political cartoons for the State

• NeuroBell has developed an AI-powered medical device to accurately detect seizures in newborns, which can reduce the risk of long-term brain injury.
• Seizures are the most common sign of brain injury, signalling the need for urgent treatment that can prevent further seizures and improve outcomes.
• The start-up has secured an investment of €2.1m to fund product development, clinical trials, and the creation of new jobs.