Knowledge transfer partnerships deliver big boost to Irish economy

RESEARCHERS in Ireland’s third-level colleges are increasingly engaging with companies seeking to develop new products or boost their efficiency.

The Knowledge Transfer Ireland’s (KTI) 2018 Review shows that new licences are up 33%, active industry research collaborations are up 38%, college spinouts are up 42%, and Ireland’s global research reputation is soaring. State body KTI is in operation five years, acting as a link between industry and colleges. Its website also shows companies how to access State funding to ease the cost of accessing research knowledge.