Atlantic Technological University is a multi-campus technological university with strong links to industry, innovation and applied research across the west and north-west of Ireland. 

Within NWCAM2, ATU contributes expertise from engineering, manufacturing and technology-focused disciplines, supporting collaboration between research teams, technical specialists and industry partners. 

Drawing on expertise from campuses including Sligo, Letterkenny and Galway, ATU contributes to innovation activity across areas relevant to advanced manufacturing and the Health & Life Sciences sector. This includes specialist research and innovation environments such as the WiSAR Lab, which supports applied research and industry collaboration in wireless systems, advanced technologies and connected innovation. 

ATU contributes expertise across a range of areas relevant to advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation, including: 

• Applied engineering and manufacturing research  

• Advanced and digital manufacturing approaches  

• Process and product development  

• Materials and technical innovation  

• Industry-focused research collaboration  

Through NWCAM2, ATU supports innovation activity by helping connect businesses with research expertise, technical knowledge and collaborative development opportunities. 

For SMEs, innovation can often require access to specialist knowledge, technical expertise and collaborative support that may not exist internally. 

Through NWCAM2, ATU can support businesses looking to: 

• Explore new manufacturing technologies and approaches  

• Investigate opportunities for product or process improvement  

• Strengthen technical and innovation capability  

• Engage with applied research and technical development activity  

• Progress innovation ideas through collaboration and technical support 

The focus is on helping businesses engage with innovation in a practical and commercially relevant way.