Welcome to the Innovation Office where we accelerate research impact, empower start-ups and engage for innovation. 

Address: Research and Innovation Centre, University of Galway, University Road, Galway,  H91 236T, Ireland.
Email:  innovationoffice (at) universityofgalway.ie 
LinkedIn profile: University of Galway Innovation Office       

 


Our Team

Dr Jacinta Thornton

Dr Jacinta Thornton

Associate Director

Commercialisation and Contracts Experts

Ian Gallivan

Ian Gallivan

Commercialisation Executive
Tel: 091 495677

John McSweeney

John McSweeney

Commercialisation Executive
Tel: 091 493425

Fionnuala Brown

Fionnuala Brown

Commercialisation Executive

Dr Anup Mammen Oommen

Dr Anup Mammen Oommen

Commercialisation Executive

Dr Deborah Mireles

Dr Deborah Mireles

Commercialisation Executive

Lily O'Brien

Lily O'Brien

Head of Commercial Contracts

Shónagh Cheevers

Shónagh Cheevers


Email: shonagh.cheeversAt signuniversityofgalway.ie

Impact and Business Development Experts

Fiona Neary

Fiona Neary

New Ventures Manager
Tel: 0876226240

Éinne Curran

Éinne Curran

Business Development Manager

Ruth Hynes

Ruth Hynes

Head of Research & Innovation Strategic Development

Áine Mhic Thaidhg

Áine Mhic Thaidhg

Research Impact Officer

Metrics and patenting experts

Caroline O' Farrell

Caroline O' Farrell

Systems, Metrics & Reports Administrator

Patricia Walsh

Patricia Walsh

Budget & Patent Portfolio Administrator

Dr Cathal Ó Flatharta

Dr Cathal Ó Flatharta

Patents and Licensing Executive
Email: cathal.oflathartaAt sign@universityofgalway.ie

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