Enterprise Engagement Programme

Supporting Enterprises to Innovate with TU Dublin

A practical programme connecting enterprises with TU Dublin researchers to co-develop solutions, explore new ideas, and drive innovation across key sectors.

Enterprises: Register Your Interest

Researchers: Register Your Interest

About the Programme

Empowering Enterprise–Research Collaboration

The ARISE initiative offers a structured programme that helps enterprises engage directly with TU Dublin researchers.

• Researchers receive specialised training so that industry engagement is focused, productive, and aligned with real business needs.
• For enterprises, the programme provides a low-risk opportunity to explore R&D, solve challenges, and identify new growth opportunities.

What the Programme Offers

• Understand and define real business challenges

• Translate research capabilities into practical solutions

• Develop strong, commercially focused value propositions

• Build meaningful enterprise–researcher relationships

• Explore early-stage research in a structured, low-risk environment

The Six Programme Sessions

A Clear Pathway from Discovery to Collaboration

Session 1: SELL - Strategic Relationships and Communication
How researchers build strong networks and communicate effectively with industry decision makers.

Session 2: DESIGN - Value Proposition Development
Methods for developing value propositions using customer discovery and structured ideation.

Session 3: LISTEN - Understanding Business Needs
Understanding business drivers, organisational priorities, and innovation pressures.

Session 4: PLAN - Translating Research Capabilities
Using tools such as the Impact Canvas to map research strengths to industry needs.

Session 5: CONNECT - Industry and Researcher Matchmaking
A curated matching event where enterprises meet researchers to identify new opportunities.

Session 6: DELIVER - Research Collaboration
Refining and pitching applied research proposals to support collaboration and next steps.

Why Enterprises Should Join

• Direct access to TU Dublin research expertise

• Fresh perspectives on challenges and opportunities

• Support from commercial and sector mentors

• A clear and structured engagement process

• A quick pathway from idea to insight

Sectors We Support

• Biopharma, Life Sciences, and Medical Technologies

• Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

• Food, Agritech, Bioeconomy, & Sustainability

• ICT and Financial Services

• Audio-visual, Creative, and Cultural Industries

About Furthr

Furthr is TU Dublin’s delivery partner for this programme.
With over 30 years of experience supporting Irish startups, scale-ups, and university spinouts, Furthr brings deep commercial insight to the engagement process.

Furthr provides:

• Experienced industry facilitators and mentors

• Expertise across multiple sectors and innovation domains

• A proven track record in guiding businesses through early-stage development

• Practical, interactive training shaped around real commercial challenges

Furthr has supported thousands of Irish enterprises and has invested more than €200 million in startups through its venture and angel networks.
Their commercial experience ensures that conversations between enterprises and researchers remain focused, relevant, and grounded in real market needs.

Ready to Explore New Opportunities?

Connect with TU Dublin experts and discover how research can support your strategic goals.

Enterprises: Register Your Interest

Researchers: Register Your Interest

 

Tá ARISE arna chomhchistiú ag Rialtas na hÉireann agus ag an Aontas Eorpach trí Chlár Réigiúnach an Deiscirt, an Oirthir agus Lár na Tíre 2021-27 de chuid 
TU Dublin ARISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27