IADT Awarded grant of €3.6 million to support Research and Innovation
This funding will enable IADT to achieve maturity as a research performing institution, one that brings together teaching, research, and engagement, and challenges IADT to meet demanding targets and support research with purpose and impact.
Elevate has created new opportunities for IADT academics and researchers to work with industry, through targeted workshops and training, collaborative projects, funding supports, and showcases of academic and creative work.
Speaking at the launch, David Smith President, IADT said: “As a hub for innovation, IADT is a space where ideas evolve and creativity flourishes. The ELEVATE programme is a reflection of that mission: designed to support the research and academic community and regional enterprises as they push boundaries, develop new skills, and connect with peers and mentors across disciplines.”
The programme will also recruit three Post-Doctoral Fellows and three Masters by Research students. Following a collaborative agreement with Maynooth University, two PhD candidates, the first for IADT, are currently being co-supervised between academics in IADT and Maynooth. This represents IADT’s desire to provide new opportunities for creative and impactful research projects.
L-R: Dr Rachel Clarke, Elevate Programme Manager, IADT, Marie Harnett, Southern Regional Assembly, Dr Tina Kinsella, Head of Research, IADT, Neil McDermott, HEA, Minister James Lawless, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, David Smith, President, IADT, David Holohan, Chair, IADT Governing Body, Rachel Gallagher, Enterprise Manager, IADT
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD said: “ELEVATE positions Ireland as a leader in creative innovation by supporting regional enterprise, improving research infrastructure, and enabling transformative work in areas such as animation, immersive media, and cultural entrepreneurship. The programme is grounded in sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aligns with national and EU priorities.”
Enda Hogan, Assistant Director of the Southern Regional Assembly added: “Development in research and innovation will be supported through this co-funding investment by enabling IADT to further engage with local and regional enterprises and community stakeholders to cultivate a dynamic research and innovation ecosystem for the Creative Industries.”
Dr Alan Wall, CEO Higher Education Authority said: “This funding will allow IADT to grow its research and innovation activities and provide supports to a range of industry and enterprises partners. Together with colleagues in the Southern Regional Assembly, we look forward to working with IADT on the roll-out of ELEVATE and how will it deliver for business and enterprises in the region.”
More information about the Elevate programme can be found here.
TU RISE Elevate Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27
