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The Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL) is a Centre for Science Engineering and Technology (CSET) funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and Industry Partners.

Centres for Science, Engineering & Technology (CSETs) help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions, foster the development of new and existing Irish-based technology companies, attract industry that could make an important contribution to Ireland and its economy, and expand educational and career opportunities in Ireland in science and engineering. CSETs are expected to exhibit outstanding research quality, intellectual breadth, active collaboration, flexibility in responding to new research
opportunities, and integration of research and education in the fields that SFI supports.

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is a key organisation in the implementation of the Irish Government's National Development Plan (NDP 2007-2013) and the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation 2006-2013. A sum of €8.2 billion has been allocated for scientific research under the NDP and SSTI of which SFI has responsibility to invest €1.4 billion. SFI will continue to invest in academic researchers and research teams who are most likely to generate new knowledge, leading edge technologies and competitive enterprises in the fields of science and engineering.

SFI Vision

Ireland will be a global knowledge leader that places scientific and engineering research at the core of its society to power economic development and social progress.