INSPIRE is a consortium of all the Irish third level institutions with leading research capability in nanoscience and nanotechnology. It is the focal point of all nanoscience activity in Ireland.
Formally known as NANOTEIRE, Inspire exists to foster, facilitate and ultimately ensure collaboration and partnership between top ranking Irish and international scientists and engineers in nanoscience research and education. Through the consortium, Ireland joins an elite group of the highest-ranking nanoscience countries worldwide, making it an increasingly attractive location for relevant indigenous and foreign investment.
INSPIRE was funded under PRTLI Cycle 4 to the level of €31.6m - the largest funding allocation made to a national consortium.
INSPIRE’s objective is to contribute to achieving the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) targets of doubling the number of high quality, well-trained postgraduates in Ireland. This in turn will raise the profile of Irish Nanoscience research and education.
INSPIRE members are CRANN /Trinity College Dublin, MSSI/University of Limerick, Tyndall National Institute/University College Cork, FOCAS Institute/Dublin Institute of Technology, NCPST and RINCE/Dublin City University, LightHOUSE/National University of Ireland Galway, Cork Institute of Technology and UCD. Ancillary partners are the University of Ulster and Queen’s University Belfast.
