IRDG Case Studies

Medtronic

Medtronic - world's leading provider of medical technologies Medtronic is the world's leading provider of medical technologies. The company's largest R&D facility outside of the United States is located in Galway where highly innovative, minimally-invasive products are developed for the company's Vascular division. Working with IRDG, and through the use of RTI funding, Medtronic Ireland has pioneered the use of emerging technologies across a number of product types. The successful delivery of these projects has also enabled Medtronic Ireland to significantly expand its R&D mandate within the company's global operations
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Mentec

Mentec - one of Ireland's leading suppliers of integrated software products Mentec International is one of the leading Irish providers of integrated software products for business. The company specialises in financial management, enterprise resource planning (ERP), eBusiness and software infrastructure products and has approximately 200 staff across the UK and Ireland. Through its work with IRDG, Mentec successfully commenced a formal R&D programme focussed on the development of advanced B2B internet integration technology and vertically-specific solutions for the export market. IRDG provided full cycle R&D mentorship covering planning, funding and management.
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Marigot CelticSea Minerals

Marigot / CelticSea Minerals develops naturally-derived additives for the international food, beverage and feed market Marigot, trading as CelticSea Minerals, s. The company, established in 1993, harvests calcified seaweed from a reserve located off the South West coast and then processes it for export to over 16 countries. IRDG has worked with Marigot on a number of product development programmes since 1999. Through this partnership, Marigot has leveraged RTI funding to support complex and demanding clinical trial requirements.
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Waterford Stanely

Waterford Stanley is one of Ireland's most recognisable premium lifestyle brandsWith an unrivalled reputation for simplicity, functional excellence, quality, durability and contemporary design, Waterford Stanley is one of Ireland's most recognisable premium lifestyle brands. Working with IRDG, Waterford Stanley has delivered significant product innovation, enabling the company to extend its product portfolio far beyond its traditional market.
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