CRANN, the nanoscience research institute based at TCD and UCC, today announced that is to create a total of 17 jobs in R&D roles after being awarded €15.5m in non-Exchequer funding to lead two major European nano research projects.

Two Irish SMEs are also participating in the programme, Cellix Ltd. and Radisens Technology.

In partnership with Intel, CRANN will also lead a European consortium focussed on the development of the next generation of electronic chip which will drive faster, lighter and more efficient computers, mobile phones and home gaming machines.

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