The Centre for Applied Bioscience Research, a leading Research Centre and Technology Gateway operating through MTU, Tralee, and TUS, Limerick, has secured nearly €1 million in research funding from Enterprise Ireland and industry partners.
In collaboration with Kildare-based Pestle & Mortar, Wicklow’s Inis, and Sligo’s VOYA, the Centre adopts an all-island approach to drive transformative change. The funding will empower these partnerships to spearhead sustainability-focused advancements aimed at enhancing product efficacy across the Irish cosmetics sector.
The investment is strategically allocated across three cutting-edge projects. Research efforts will prioritize:
- Development of innovative natural ingredients to meet consumer demand for eco-friendly products.
- Adoption of green processing practices to minimize environmental impact.
- Creation of new product innovations to position Irish cosmetics as global leaders in sustainable beauty solutions.
This initiative highlights Ireland’s commitment to fostering collaboration between academia and industry while aligning with global sustainability goals.
Dr Tim Yeomans, Centre Manager said “We are excited to embark on this journey with our partners Pestle & Mortar, Inis and VOYA. This funding not only underscores the importance of research and development in the cosmetics sector but also highlights the commitment of Irish companies to innovate and lead in sustainability.”
Marina Donohoe, Head of Research and Innovation, Enterprise Ireland said, “The Irish health and beauty sector is going from strength-to-strength and Ireland is increasingly recognised internationally as an incubator of innovative health and beauty companies offering sustainable products. Moving the dial even further through research and supporting companies to have a science backed approach gives these companies a competitive edge in a growing and competitive global market. Enterprise Ireland is delighted to support the Centre for Applied Bioscience Research and the innovative companies that are growing and developing their product lines for global consumption through collaboration with the Centre.”
The collaborations, led by Dr Emma Murphy in TUS and Dr Joanna Tierney and Patrick Quille in MTU, are expected to yield significant advancements in product development and provide Irish cosmetics companies with the tools and knowledge necessary to meet the evolving demands of consumers. The Centre for Applied Bioscience Research (CABR) is dedicated to supporting the growth of the industry and enhancing Ireland’s reputation as a hub for cosmetic innovation.
The CABR Technology Gateway is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.
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