About
MiCRA: One of Ireland’s Premier Innovation & Research Centres
MiCRA is a leading, industry‑driven research and development facility based at TU Dublin, Tallaght where science, engineering, and real‑world innovation come together. Supported by Enterprise Ireland’s Technology Gateways programme and fuelled by strong industrial collaboration, MiCRA transforms scientific expertise into practical solutions for companies across Ireland.
With a rapidly expanding portfolio of applied research, MiCRA makes cutting‑edge knowledge accessible to businesses at every stage, from ambitious start‑ups to established national and global players.
A Team Built for Innovation
Our multidisciplinary team brings together specialists in:
- Business development
- Project management
- Electrochemistry
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Physical sciences
- Engineering
Working collaboratively, our experts deliver technical solutions that accelerate product development, strengthen competitiveness, and unlock new opportunities for industry.
What We Do
MiCRA blends academic excellence with industry insight, partnering with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and major industrial organisations. Our research spans multiple high-growth sectors, including:
• Agri-Food Technologies
• Diagnostics & Device Research
• Sustainability & Environmental Testing
• Bio & Pharma Technologies
• Analytical Science Services
• Advanced Materials Research
Whether you’re seeking rapid problem‑solving, long-term R&D support, or technology-led innovation, MiCRA offers a clear path from concept to commercial reality.
How You Can Engage With Us
We provide flexible collaboration routes to suit the needs of companies of all sizes:
- Innovation Vouchers / Co‑Funded Vouchers
- Innovation Partnerships
- Direct Industry‑Funded R&D
- Commercialisation Fund & European Programmes (e.g., Horizon 2020)
- Contract Research & Analytical Services
- Specialist Consultancy