Applications are now open for the first STEP4NAMs ENABLE on-site training at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Galway, Ireland. Taking place on 17 June 2026, this one-day session offers MedTech SMEs a unique opportunity to move from knowledge to practice working directly with advanced benchtop simulation systems, vascular models, and bioprinting technologies in a fully equipped clinical and research environment.
What to expect on the day
The training is structured as a full-day programme combining introductory context, hands-on lab work, and applied strategy sessions. Participants will:
- gain an overview of STEP4NAMs and ATU's Medical & Engineering Technologies (MET) Centre
- explore NAMs in the context of MedTech preclinical evaluation
- set up and operate vascular in vitro test systems
- navigate and deploy devices under real-time fluoroscopy imaging, including clot retrieval scenarios
- work with bioplotter-based fabrication to produce anatomically relevant vascular models
- develop 2D/planar navigation models and discuss how bench-top testing fits into regulatory development pipelines
The
training is delivered by Dr Eugene McCarthy, Dr Joaquín Penide, Dr Janice
O'Sullivan, and Dr Kohyar Yazdanpanah Ardakani — all specialists in biomedical
engineering and vascular device testing at ATU.
Who should apply?
This
training is designed for SMEs and start-ups working in MedTech, particularly
those developing or testing endovascular or minimally invasive medical devices.
Places
are strictly limited to 10 participants to ensure a hands-on, small-group
experience.
Prerequisite for application and participation
- Completion of the STEP4NAMs Core Module by the time of application
- Completion of Sub-Module 4: Benchtop Simulation Systems before the training takes place
Both modules are available free of charge on the STEP4NAMs Moodle platform.
Practical details
Date:
17 June 2026, 09:30 – 16:30
Location:
ATU Galway City Campus, Ireland
Slots:
10 participants maximum
How to apply
An application form is available on the STEP4NAMs Moodle platform. Once you have completed the Core Module, you can apply for the on-site training using your certificate.
Here, you will need to provide some basic information about yourself, your company and your motivation in order to be included in the selection process.
Completion of the sub-module “Bench-top Simulations” is a prerequisite for the on-site training.
Access
the training content and application possibilites here:
Training Moodle platform
More
information about the full ENABLE programme is available here:
Training programme
