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Irish Manufacturing Research is a government sponsored initiative that supports the Irish Manufacturing Sector to adopt cutting edge technologies in order to retain a competitive edge in a globalised environment. We work directly with industry partners to de-risk specific elements of emerging technologies.
We de-risk new technology for industry. Due to the novelty of the technology IMR enables industry to address Challenges that no-one has solved before. However, because we are so close to industrial application of these technologies, we have to make sure what we do works, that it is suitable for an established company and it has a reputation and existing production streams to protect.
We de-risk new technology for industry. Due to the novelty of the technology IMR enables industry to address Challenges that no-one has solved before. However, because we are so close to industrial application of these technologies, we have to make sure what we do works, that it is suitable for an established company and it has a reputation and existing production streams to protect.
Overview
Location
Ireland
Employees
51-200
Phone
+353 1 567 5000
Total raised
$273.66K
Founded date
2014
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 8
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| Mar 12, 2026 | Ireland’s First 3D Printed Rocket Engine Moves from Design to Production | Ireland-based University of Limerick Aeronautical Society High-Powered Rocketry Team (ULAS HiPR) has announced the design and development of what it describes as the country’s first additively manufactured liquid rocket engine. Named Lúin o... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | UL rocketry team to design Ireland's first 3D printed liquid rocket engine | ULAS HiPR, the University of Limerick's (UL) student-led high-powered rocketry team, will design and produce the first additive manufactured liquid rocket engine in the Republic of Ireland In partnership with UL and Irish Manufacturing Rese... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Ireland opens ESA Phi-Lab for space innovation in Mulligar | The first European Space Agency (ESA) 'Phi-Lab' headquartered in Ireland has officially launched at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) in Mullingar. The new facility, run in collaboration with the AMBER Centre at Trinity College Dublin, is ... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | HaPPE Earth named overall winner at first All-Island Circular Venture Awards | HaPPE Earth has been announced as the overall winner of the inaugural All-Island Circular Venture Awards for late-stage start-ups and venture thats are shaping the future of circular business across Ireland. The awards are led by Irish Manu... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Renishaw and IMR Collaborate to Advance Metal 3D Printing for Satellite Optics | UK-based engineering firm Renishaw has announced a collaboration with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) at their facility near Dublin to develop advanced process parameters for metal 3D printing of freeform optical components used in laser... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Irish blockchain firm ServBlock secures EU funding to build manufacturing data space for pharma | Wicklow, Ireland-based ServBlock, a blockchain and pharmaceutical compliance company, announced on Tuesday that it has secured funding along with Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to build a trusted data exchange system for outsourced phar... |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Vodafone to bring multi-access edge computing to IMR | Vodafone has announced a two-year partnership with the Irish Manufacturing Research Centre (IMR) to expand on the first standalone 5G mobile private network (MPN) installed at the facility last year. The telecoms company will provide a mult... |
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FAQ about IMR
When was IMR founded?
IMR was founded in 2014.
How much funding has IMR raised?
IMR has raised $273.66K in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about IMR?
Parsers VC has collected 8 articles mentioning IMR, among them “Ireland’s First 3D Printed Rocket Engine Moves from Design to Production” (Mar 12, 2026) and “UL rocketry team to design Ireland's first 3D printed liquid rocket engine” (Mar 5, 2026).
Is IMR still active?
Yes, IMR is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 11, 2026.