Horizon Europe newsletter

Irish Manufacturing Research announces the €6.9 million REWIRE project to advance smart remanufacturing and circular manufacturing across Europe

Front L-R: Keerthi Sagar, IMR; Aswin Ramasubramanian, IMR; Micheal Cassidy, IMR; Kevin Burke, Enterprise Ireland; William Egenton, Dromone Engineering; Lise-Ann Sheehan, IMR;

Back L-R: Stephen O’Reilly, Enterprise Ireland; Ronan Timmins, Dromone Engineering; Sergio Fernandez Ceballos, Enterprise Ireland; Chris Judge, IMR; Kevin Fraser, IMR; Lise-Ann Sheehan, IMR.

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) leads project to scale up remanufacturing
IMR Connect, a gathering of Ireland’s manufacturing innovation network, took place in Mullingar last month and coincided with the announcement of REWIRE which is a €6.9m Horizon Europe funded project. UCD and Dromone Engineering are also partners in the project which aims to double the volume of remanufactured products in Europe by combining digital, automation, and circular economy technologies. Read more here.

Visit of the ERC Scientific Council
The ERC Scientific Council and its President and Chair, Professor Maria Leptin, at the invitation of Minister James Lawless, will convene in Dublin from 23–25 June 2026, just days before Ireland’s tenure of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Research Ireland will host a forum on Wednesday, 24 June, celebrating the impact of ERC-funded research in Ireland and bringing together leading voices to discuss the future of European research, science and innovation. A central feature of the afternoon will be contributions from ERC awardees based in Ireland, reflecting the full breadth of scholarship across the arts, humanities, social sciences and scientific disciplines, and underscoring the far-reaching impact of ERC-funded research in Ireland.

Two supports for women-led start ups in deep tech
A total of 160 talented women entrepreneurs from across the European Union and Horizon Europe-associated countries will be supported via four calls under the Women TechEU 2 EIC programme, an EU-funded initiative supporting women-led early-stage deep tech startups across Europe. It offers €75,000 in non-dilutive funding alongside tailored mentoring, coaching, and training. The call opened on 1 June and follows a two-stage process beginning with an eligibility check and weekly cut-offs. Successful applicants gain funding and expert support, helping them scale innovative solutions and strengthen the role of women entrepreneurs in Europe’s technology landscape. First cut-off date is 30 June - more info here.

Also for women-led deep tech start ups, the SCALE’HER Accelerator offers a 100% free, fully online programme combining interactive workshops, expert webinars, one-to-one mentoring, peer learning, a blind pitch competition, and investor exposure. Applications for the second cohort are now open until 30 June 2026, offering another opportunity for participants to access tailored support and accelerate their growth. Get the details here.

Horizon Europe Implementation Day event - Dublin
An in-person event focusing on developments in the 2026-2027 Horizon Europe work programme will take place at the Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane in Dublin on Thursday, 18 June. There will be presentations from European Commission speakers attending in person, and via video link from Brussels. Topics covered will include simplification, managing Horizon Europe grants, preparing for financial audits and technical reviews, and bringing research results to market. If you would like to attend, please register your interest by emailing horizonsupport@enterprise-ireland.com.

National Support Network team updates

In this month's newsletter, we have articles from:

Health National Contact Point (NCP) Martha Cahill who sets the scene on Health and Innovation in Europe
COST Coordinator David Flood on the latest round of COST Actions
European Innovation Council (EIC) NCP James Walsh shares highlights from the EIC Summit 2026

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Get in touch
If you want to find out more about Horizon Europe opportunities, you'll find contact details for our National Support Network team in this directory. Not sure who to speak to? Email us for more information.

Out and about
Top Left: The Transport Research Arena (TRA) 2026 held recently in Budapest brought together key European stakeholders to showcase cutting-edge innovation in mobility, infrastructure, and sustainability. Pictured L-R, Ragnar Almqvist, Ambassador of Ireland to Hungary; David Batchelor, Chief External Affairs and Communications; Jerry Buttimer TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht; Andreas Boschen, Executive Director SESAR; Bob Flynn, Cluster 5 NCP for Mobility, Enterprise Ireland

Top Right: Smart Networks and Services (SNS) Joint Undertaking (JU) States Representatives Group (SRG) meeting in Malaga, June 2026.

Bottom Left: MTU Research to Impact Showcase 2026. Pictured L-R, Claire Whelan, Cluster 4 NCP, Enterprise Ireland; Mark Sweeney, Cluster 6 NCP, Enterprise Ireland, Ann Dooley, EEN, Enterprise Ireland.

Bottom Right: Pictured at the TRA 2026 Irish Pavilion are Ragnar Almqvist, Ambassador of Ireland to Hungary; Jerry Buttimer TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht; Bob Flynn, Cluster 5 NCP for Mobility, Enterprise Ireland and representatives of the Department of Transport, IDA, Future Mobility Campus Ireland, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, UCD, IDA, and ARUP.

Martha Cahill, National Contact Point (NCP) for Horizon Europe Cluster 1 – Health, Enterprise Ireland

Last month Martha spoke at the Future Health Summit in Dublin and joined a panel on Ireland’s role in advancing patient access and innovation ahead of the EU Presidency. In this piece, she explores Europe’s evolving health landscape, highlighting post‑COVID challenges, the push for digital and AI adoption, and the importance of the European Health Data Space, while outlining the key priorities shaping future healthcare innovation. Read more here.