Ireland Launches First ESA Phi-Lab in Mullingar to Support Space Technology Development
Ireland's first European Space Agency Phi-Lab has been launched at Irish Manufacturing Research in Mullingar, Co Westmeath. This six-year program aims to enhance innovation in space technologies and will be run in collaboration with the AMBER Centre at Trinity College Dublin. The initiative is part of a €170 million government investment in ESA over the next five years, expected to create high-value jobs and improve Ireland's position in the global space economy. MBRYONICS and Ubotica Technologies were announced as the first supported companies.
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ESA Phi-Lab Ireland was launched at Irish Manufacturing Research in Mullingar as a hub for space technology development, in collaboration with the AMBER Centre at Trinity College Dublin. The facility, part of a €170 million government commitment to ESA over five years, aims to accelerate innovation in space technologies and enhance Ireland's competitiveness in the global space economy.
Minister Peter Burke announced the first supported companies, MBRYONICS and Ubotica Technologies, and a second open call for proposals is planned to encourage broader participation in the space sector. The initiative supports 120 space-active companies in Ireland.
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