The Walton Institute at South East Technological University (SETU) is inviting businesses to participate in an exciting, free webinar, ‘Unlock Innovation with SETU,’ on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
This one-hour online event is designed to showcase how companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can partner with SETU’s world-class research and development centres to drive growth, boost competitiveness, and accelerate innovation.
SETU is home to four of Enterprise Ireland’s Technology Gateways, each offering specialised expertise and state-of-the-art facilities: SEAM (Advanced Manufacturing), PMBRC (Pharmaceutical & Molecular Biology), Design+ (Product Design), and the ICS Technology Gateway at Walton Institute (Digital and Communications Technologies).
During the webinar, speakers will share insights into emerging trends, breakthrough innovations, and real-world applications relevant to industries across the region. The webinar will begin with a welcome from Dr James O’Sullivan, Head of Commercialisation at SETU, who will provide an overview of SETU’s industry engagement model.
He will be followed by short presentations from experts, including Dr Ramesh Raghavendra on advanced manufacturing, Liam Fitzgerald on digital transformation, Ailish Delaney on product and industrial design, and Dr Niall O’Reilly on the latest developments in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
The session will conclude with a live panel discussion and audience Q&A, offering participants a valuable opportunity to connect directly with Gateways and explore how SETU can support their innovation goals.
This webinar is particularly relevant to business owners, technical managers, start-ups, scale-ups, and innovation teams interested in collaborating with academic research centres to develop new products, processes, or services. Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, the event will provide clear, practical guidance on accessing funding, research support, and advanced infrastructure through SETU’s Technology Gateways.
Organised by the Walton Institute in partnership with Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Toys4Engineers, this event reflects SETU’s continued commitment to driving regional innovation and supporting enterprise through collaboration.
Webinar Details
Title: Unlock Innovation with SETU, Connecting regional business with world-class expertise
Date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free
Registration: Register now on Eventbrite
For more information on SETU’s Technology Gateways and how your business can get involved, visit www.waltoninstitute.ie or contact the team directly at info@waltoninstitute.ie.
Don’t miss this chance to explore how collaborative innovation with SETU can unlock your business’s potential.
The four Technology Gateways are part of the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.
