
About Us
Nuamara's Purpose
Nua Mara was established to unlock Ireland’s ocean wealth and position the country as a global leader in marine innovation. As Ireland’s first dedicated Marine Innovation and Development Centre (MIDC), we serve as a market-focused champion for marine product commercialisation, bridging the critical gap between innovation, application, concepts and commercialisation.
Our purpose is to establish a comprehensive ecosystem that supports marine sector innovation and development through circular economy principles, providing:
- State-of-the-art facilities and enterprise space
- Specialised training and capability building
- Targeted business development supports
- Applied R&D collaboration platforms
Our Services
Nua Mara delivers comprehensive support services designed to accelerate marine innovation and enterprise development through four core operational programs. If you’re interested in renting our facilities, contact our team today to learn more.
Training and Networking Programs
Building the skilled workforce Ireland’s blue economy demands through:
- Sector-specific skills development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Leadership Development
- Sustainable Innovation Training
- Digital Transformation
Business, Planning and Advisory Services
Comprehensive business support to drive growth and market expansion:
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Technology Integration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Market Intelligence
- Funding Navigation
- Sustainability Strategy
Applied R&D Collaboration
Bridging the gap between research and commercial application through:
- Industry-Academia Partnerships
- Commercial Pilot Programs
- Performance Enhancement
- Innovation Acceleration
Marine Technology Business Development
Fostering next-generation marine enterprises through:
- Emerging Technology Support
- Strategic Co-location
- Market Access
- Scalable Solutions





