About Trinity Innovation and Enterprise

At Trinity Innovation and Enterprise, we are dedicated to fostering a transformative environment where innovation and excellence are paramount.

Trinity Innovation and Enterprise is led by the office of the Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer, who oversees our three dynamic sub-units: KnEx, Portal, and Learnovate. 

KnEx

KnEx is comprised of two dedicated teams: the Technology Transfer Office and the Research Contracts Office.

Technology Transfer Office Our Technology Transfer Office is responsible for managing and protecting intellectual property and facilitating the transfer of technologies from the university to industry. Our services include:

• Non-disclosure and data sharing agreements
• Invention disclosures, patent protection, and intellectual property negotiation & advice
• Licensing of technologies
• Campus company support
• Access to seed funding through University Bridge Fund and network access to venture capitalists and business angels
• Open source programme office

Research Contracts Office Our Research Contracts Office is responsible for:

• Reviewing and executing all funded research contracts
• Supporting any amendments or new contracts

Portal

Portal is the gateway to accessing Trinity's world-renowned research, innovation, and enterprise activities. Our offerings include:

• Entrepreneurship training for undergraduates, postgraduates, and professionals
• Accelerator programmes and student incubator programmes
• Access to the Trinity Ideas Workspace, including space rental opportunities
• Industry-academic research collaboration
• Managed consultancy services
• Strategic partnerships
• Trinity East incubation hub, launching in Q1 2025

Learnovate

Learnovate is a Trinity-hosted technology centre funded by Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland. This initiative enables Irish companies and multinationals to collaborate on market-focused strategic R&D projects in the Education Technology space. Learnovate supports and enables organisations to unlock the transformative power of learning through:

• Applied research, innovative practices, and cutting-edge technology
• Expert guidance on the future of work and learning, helping organisations transform employee, student, and customer learning experiences