What is IMERC
IMERC promotes Ireland as a world-renowned research and development location, that will unlock Ireland's maritime and energy potential. IMERC aims to harness and integrate diverse research and industry expertise.
Our Impact
The development of an ecosystem of innovation to support job creation in a unique campus and cluster environment is described in detail in the IMERC Strategy 2011-2016. Click below to download the document (PDF 1.59MB).
Get Involved
Understand how companies, academia, investors and entrepreneurs can join the IMERC core partners of University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology and the Irish Naval Service in the delivery of the IMERC vision.
Campus
University College Cork applies for planning permission to develop the world's most significant marine energy research centre.
Strategic Pillars
The strategic pillars around which people, enterprise and institutions are focused are:
Marine Energy
Shipping, Logistics and Transport
Maritime Safety and Security
Marine Recreation