As part of EARMA (European Association of Research Managers and Administrators), we engage with RMAs to understand the support they need to manage the interface between research funding organisations and the scientific community.
ERINN Innovation
Our Story
ERINN Innovation is a value-driven company owned by the staff who support research and innovation to have impact. Established in 2017, our story started as a Limited Company by the senior management team of the not-for-profit company, AquaTT UETP CLG. AquaTT was originally established in 1992 and for the past 30 years has actively supported education, research and innovation activities. The vision for ERINN Innovation was to build a team of like-minded individuals to help grow the organisation in order to “Guide and Accelerate Impactful Research & Innovation to Deliver a Sustainable Future”.
To achieve this, we believe in creating long-term relationships and elevating our partners by understanding their needs, sharing knowledge and building capacity. We are also committed to being part of an ecosystem of innovating organisations across Europe.
To achieve this, we believe in creating long-term relationships and elevating our partners by understanding their needs, sharing knowledge and building capacity. We are also committed to being part of an ecosystem of innovating organisations across Europe.
Why collaborate with us?
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Proud member of the following networks:
Through our membership of the European Association of Innovation Consultants (EAIC) we add our voice and expertise to this growing network that champions the added value provided by companies like us who specialise in research and innovation support.
Finally, through our membership of EuroMarine, we contribute to the creation, facilitation and funding of training, networking and research opportunities that address emerging issues in marine sciences.
Meet our Leadership Team
David Murphy
- Chief Executive Officer
David Murphy
David is the CEO and co-founder of ERINN Innovation. He has over 23 years’ experience in funding procurement, science communication and research management within the European research landscape.
Michael Papapetrou
- Executive Director
Michael Papapetrou
Michael is a co-founder and Executive Director at ERINN Innovation with responsibility for all pre-award services. He has over 20 years’ experience in research and innovation (R&I), having worked in developing concepts, putting together consortia, raising funds and managing R&I projects. Michael has coordinated 10 European funded projects in the fields of clean energy and alternative water sources, and has been directly involved in hundreds of other projects, proposals and grant funding courses. He co-founded ResourSEAs which is bringing results from a European project on critical raw materials to the market. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and he is a co-inventor of 6 patents.
Marieke Reuver
- Executive Director
Marieke Reuver
Marieke has held leading roles in knowledge management and transfer, dissemination, communication and stakeholder engagement of large European science projects (mainly FP7, H2020) for almost 15 years. She oversees a dedicated team of project officers currently working on EU-funded projects covering from sustainable aquaculture and the microbiome to CO2 conversion into value-added products. As work package lead for 25 EU-funded projects Marieke has vast experience of the project lifecycle, from successful application writing to final exploitation activities. She chairs several IPR and Innovation Management Boards to support the protection, promotion and exploitation of project results. Marieke has a background in Animal Science (MSc) with an aquaculture specialisation.
Laura Richardson
- Chief Financial Officer
Laura Richardson
Laura is a professional accountant with diverse practical experience across multiple sectors and a demonstrable record of achievement in driving commercial success in complex organisations, implementing contemporary financial management practices and business systems. She has experience in Multinational organisations, Health and Education sectors at senior level in strategic development, change management and leadership. Laura is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and holds and International Executive MBA from Smurfit Graduate Business School at UCD.
Reid Hole
- Director and Co-Founder
Reid Hole
Reid is co-owner and member of the board of directors at ERINN Innovation, where he brings extensive international industry and academic expertise, particularly in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors. With a strong commitment to promoting and implementing innovation, he serves as a strategic advisor and mentor. Reid has held key managerial positions in the aquaculture industry, including Corporate Director of Research and Innovation, Corporate Director of Technology Transfer, and Corporate Director of Food Safety. Previously, he served as the Prorector of Research at Nord University in Norway. With his diverse background spanning both the private and public sectors, he has served on the boards of various organizations and has overseen multiple merger and acquisition processes, including two successful flotations. Reid holds a DSc. degree in animal nutrition and has pursued additional post-education courses, including studies at INSEAD.
Cliona Ni Cheallachain
- Operations Manager
Cliona Ni Cheallachain
Cliona has over nine years’ experience in the areas of project management and knowledge transfer as well as all areas of proposal development. She has been the project manager for several large-scale European and nationally funded projects and has extensive experience in delivering knowledge transfer projects across multiple sectors. Cliona is experienced in funding procurement as well as SME support including application writing for H2020 and SME instruments. She has also organised multiple large-scale multidisciplinary stakeholder events, including providing facilitation support.
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Our Services
We offer services across the full project lifecycle, covering the pre-project, project implementation and post-project stages. Research impact and knowledge management underpin everything we do. Find out more about how we can support you.
Building on Excellence
Led by the team behind AquaTT, ERINN Innovation was established in 2017.
AquaTT UETP Ltd registered
AquaTT UETP Ltd registers as a University Enterprise Training Partnership not-for-profit with charity registration in Ireland under the EC COMMETT programme.
AquaTT expands its roles
AquaTT expands its roles in competitive funding applications, tenders and business development services, building the staff team from 3 to 20.
One of the best performers
AquaTT is one of the best performers in Ireland in relation to H2020.
Independent Irish SME established
New dynamic independent Irish SME (Intrigo Ltd) established by some of the senior management team of AquaTT in order to address structural needs for the company to grow and meet current market demand.
AquaTT and Intrigo work together
AquaTT and Intrigo agree to cooperate closely in order to better serve current and future customers/clients of both organisations.
Intrigo continues growing
Intrigo grows to serve current and future clients and create greater opportunities for staff.
Rebrand to ERINN Innovation
Intrigo rebrands to ERINN Innovation, reflecting the work we do in all aspects of our brand.
Team Growth
Continued growth across our teams, building capacity and adding expertise.
Milestones
We have now supported over 200 Horizon Europe proposals, trained over 1,000 individuals, and currently partner in 24 active European projects.
About
ERINN Innovation is a value-driven company owned by the staff who support research and innovation to have impact.
Information
ERINN Innovation Ltd
Company No.: 600883 (Ireland)
Company No.: 600883 (Ireland)
Directors
David Murphy (IE/UK)
Laura Richardson (IE)
Marieke Reuver (NL)
Michael Papapetrou (GR/IE)
Reid Hole (NO)
