IADT’s TU RISE Elevate is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27
ELEVATE reflects IADT’s ethos and vision which is guided by the transformative potential for creative and critical practices to release original ideas about how we understand the world now, and in the future. It capacitates IADT to deliver on its stated mission to re-model and revolutionise the future of the Creative Industries.
ELEVATE supports collaboration between IADT, enterprise, and community stakeholders through structured engagement that translates creative industries expertise into real-world impact. We work with organisations across the creative, cultural, technological, and STEM-aligned sectors to:
Enable applied research and innovation
Supporting academic-industry collaboration through collaborative and co-created research and innovation projects.
Connect enterprise with academic expertise
We match external partners with our academic experts and specialist facilities to address defined challenges and explore new innovation opportunities.
Support skills development and knowledge exchange
We deliver industry focused workshops and training that respond to emerging sectoral needs.
Build sustainable partnerships
Elevate supports the development of significant partnerships that support regional development, enterprise growth, and ensure that IADT’s creative industries expertise delivers significant societal benefit.
About Elevate
Elevate + IADT
ELEVATE is a dynamic 4-year initiative designed to strengthen the IADT Research and Innovation Office.
Elevate team
Elevate is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and disciplines, from program leads to researchers.
Innovation Lab
The Innovation Lab isn’t just a facility — it’s a platform for hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and bold exploration of emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and motion capture.
News & Updates
The TU RISE IADT Elevate Programme hosted an XR Design Sprint bringing together enterprises and creative practitioners to explore real-world applications of immersive technologies through collaborative, hands-on innovation. Over five days, participants developed early-stage concepts across education, culture and creative industries, supported by design thinking and industry expertise.
The TU RISE Elevate team was delighted to attend Amplify 2026, hosted by the IRDG Innovation Network, where Aisling Cox and Dorota Zurek gained valuable insights into innovation, R&D and collaboration. Thank you to the IRDG team for delivering such an inspiring event.
We were delighted to take part in the IADT Summer School on Research & Social Justice, which brought together researchers, educators and community partners to explore the role of research in creating positive social impact. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring and engaging event.