Adam Kelly named one of Europe’s best young scientists Following his win at the 2019 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition last January, Adam Kelly has now received another major accolade after being named a first-place winner at the EU Contest for Young Scientists. READ MORE >>

AI milking tech wins award at Ploughing Championships The overall prize was for the Mission Control system developed by Kerry-based Dairymaster, which has introduced artificial intelligence to rotary milking and includes an advanced cow recognition system called ‘CowNow’. READ MORE >>

DCU programme offers free access to exoskeleton Led by physiotherapists, the service will give people with reduced mobility – such as those who live with a spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson’s disease – access to the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton.  READ MORE >>

CroíValve to launch clinical trials after securing €4m Dublin start-up CroíValve will use fresh funding to accelerate the development of its tech. It has created a minimally invasive treatment that can restore function to the tricuspid valve when it is damaged by heart failure. READ MORE >>

Atturos to launch diagnostic test for kidney disease UCD spin-out Atturos has partnered with Proteomics International Laboratories to license PromarkerD, a diagnostic blood test that can predict the onset of diabetic kidney disease, to partners in the European market. READ MORE >>

Infographic: Why should you invest in Ireland? Ireland’s performance as a hub for foreign direct investment is unrivalled. The country is now home to more than 1,400 overseas companies and continues to attract business from sectors such as engineering, life sciences and technology. READ MORE >>