Investment of almost half a billion euro in cutting-edge science research is set to support the work of up to 850 researchers over the coming years. The Government announced on Thursday that it will invest €230 million in six Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centres . Minister for Innovation Heather Humphreys TD, said the investment is set to benefit the whole country and third level institutions in particular, who partner with the SFI research centres. “Our research centres not only act as magnets to attract and retain investment; they also encourage companies, both Irish and foreign-owned, to develop their research and development activities here. For example, the research programme for Amber, the SFI research centre for advance materials and bioengineering research led by Trinity College Dublin, is to focus on achieving faster computing and communications as well as improving materials for energy efficiency.

Source: The Irish Times May 09, 2019 20:48 UTC