Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Intel and IDA Ireland to invest $30 million in Technology Research for Independent Living Centre in Ireland

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Micheál Martin TD today announced that Intel Corporation is to set up a Technology Research for Independent Living (TRIL) Centre in Ireland. The centre, which is supported by IDA Ireland, the Irish State agency for promotion of foreign direct investment, will involve significant research capabilities to address the challenges of ‘independent living’ for older people.

Approximately $30 million will be invested in the TRIL Centre over a period of three years and Intel will collaborate with several leading Irish universities, including UCD, TCD and NUI Galway to create one of the largest research efforts of this type in the world.

Read the entire article on FinFacts Ireland

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