Thursday Dec 3rd 15:00p.m. – 16.30p.m.
15.00 Introduction to event by the MC, Newstalk presenter Jonathan Healy.
15.05 Welcome & Introduction to the Bridge Network Webinar ‘Bridging To Impact’ by Dr Anita Maguire, VP of Research & Innovation, UCC, and Chair of the Bridge Network Governance group
15:08 Alison Campbell, Director of Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) – the role and philosophy around consortia in Tech Transfer
15.10 Rich Ferrie – Consortium lead and Director of Innovation University College Cork (UCC)
15.12 Four case studies showcasing collaboration leading to impact from University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), Teagasc and the Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT),
- University College Cork (UCC) Case Study – Boston Scientific’s Micheal Keane and MCCI’s Donnacha O’Riordan. UCC Innovation’s Commercialisation Case Manager is Anthony Morrissey.
- Teagasc Case Study – Anabio Technologies. Teagasc PI is Dr Andre Brodkorb with Dr. Sinead Bleiel, Company founder, Anabio Technologies Ltd
- Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) - Dr Liam Lewis will present the CIT case study on "An analysis of lubricant coatings on medical device delivery system, partner company is Alcon.
- Institute of Technology Tralee (ITT) - Dr Niall Burke will present the IT Tralee Case Study 'The Importance of Networks in Delivering Impact' partner company is Wild Atlantic Health.
15.35 Fireside chat with our MC Jonathan Healy including industry partners. (Live with interactive Q&A)
16.05 Keynote address from Michelle Collins, Head of Nutrition and Sustainability Innovation at Glanbia
16.30 Closing remarks & ends