The stories contained in this compendium below are just a selection of the total number of successful technology transfers brought about by the IRC Network in Europe. 
The full selection of stories can be viewed at: http://irc.cordis.lu/success/

Hot interest in Irish boreholes
A partnership between two European companies looks set to tap into one of Ireland’s forgotten energy sources. Following a deal negotiated with the help of their local Innovation Relay Centres, the firms are collaborating to exploit the latent heat trapped deep below Ireland’s lush green fields. They hope that solutions developed for Ireland could make geothermal energy a major player in the world’s dash for renewable energy sources.
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Antibodies for aqueous analysis
IRC Scotland and IRC Ireland have brought together a Scottish company with innovative water-testing technology and an Irish company which had a specific need for this technology. The initial mutual interest of the companies has broadened into full partnership. Their technology has the potential to make a big impact on testing for water-based pathogens and toxins throughout the world. 
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Networking in stained glass
A Maltese craftsman's idea has stimulated the development of an innovative computer-driven glass-cutting machine that may find a niche market worldwide. The initial idea was supported and transformed by the intervention of the IRC network.

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