Our aim is to promote the transfer of research knowledge generated in the National Centre for Sensor Research to the wider economy to enhance economic growth.

The NCSR research programme covers a broad spectrum of activities from fundamental investigations to applied research in the applications areas of bioanalytical science, wireless sensor networks, Point-of-Care devices and environmental monitoring.

The centre has a flexible approach to the management of intellectual property to adapt to the specific needs of industrial partners. Collaborative projects can range from long-term fundamental research to short-term feasibility studies to minimise initial investment costs. Also, a number of support mechanisms are available from national & international funding agencies to support collaborative research.

Venture Capital Seed funding

Fundamental to the long-term commercialisation of research knowledge within the NCSR is the intellectual property ethos within the centre and the associated procedures that are in place within the NCSR team to identify and develop a broad IP portfolio.

The NCSR works closely with the Invent Centre, also based in Dublin City University. Invent's mission is to transform knowledge into commercial success. They specialise in adding value to the outcomes of research at an early stage and foster links between emerging technologies developed by university researchers and the financial and entrepreneurial resources of industry and business [Invent Commercialisation Handbook - An Introductory Guide for Researchers]. For more information on Invent visit www.invent.dcu.ie/home.php

A number of spin-off companies have been established out of NCSR research and extensive patent license agreements are under negotiation. One of these is SeraScientific - "Leading Diagnostics Through Innovation" (www.serascientific.com). Sera Scientific are researching and developing a non-invasive, early stage breast cancer detection method requiring only a blood sample from the patient.

The NCSR has a diverse range of research projects and technologies with significant commercialisation potential. The NCSR welcome approaches from prospective partners for informal discussions on the centre's research activities and commercialisation opportunities.