Since its establishment in 2016 as an informal network, the Irish Ocean Literacy Network (IOLN) has brought together like-minded individuals and organisations who passionately believe in the importance of the seas and oceans to the island of Ireland and its citizens. The aim of the network is to try to improve coordination, collaboration, and capacity building of the island's “Ocean Citizens” community to help achieve a common vision – an Ocean Literate Society across the Island of Ireland. In December 2023 IOLN was set up as a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) as it was felt that a legal not-for-profit structure was necessary to support the network to evolve and professionalise in order to maximise its impact.“An ocean literate citizen understands the importance of the ocean to humankind; can communicate about the ocean in a meaningful way and is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.”

The Foundation’s establishment is a planned output of the €10m EU LIFE Integrated Project “Peatlands and People” (2021-27). The foundation is a social enterprise created to fulfil the vision of a National Climate House and Encounter Experience co-located on an eco-designed site in Ireland's midlands. It will be both a world class venue and a flagship initiative for an integrated approach to sustainable living, supporting behavioural change across society for the preservation of our common futures.

ERINN Innovation: Guiding Impactful Research for a Sustainable FutureFounded in 2017, ERINN Innovation blossomed from AquaTT UETP CLG's enduring legacy of championing research and innovation since 1992. Our ethos is anchored in a deep-seated desire to usher in a sustainable future by accelerating and enhancing the impact of research and innovation.As a value-driven enterprise owned by its dedicated staff, ERINN's core is formed by its commitment to forge lasting partnerships. We invest time in understanding our partners' aspirations, and by sharing knowledge, we aim to fortify their internal capacities. This synergy aims to cultivate efficiency, fostering outcomes that not only meet but exceed expectations.We pride ourselves on offering bespoke services tailored to individual needs throughout the entirety of a project's lifecycle. At our core, research impact and astute knowledge management guide our every move. Whether you're an innovative SME tackling Europe's pressing challenges, a researcher, policymaker, funding body, or state agency, our expertise paves the way for collaborative success.

AquaTT is an international foundation established in 1992. Our Vision is to be a leader in the field of knowledge management for key sustainable sectors (Food, Energy, Environment, Marine).AquaTT's mission is to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic R&D environments and the end users of Science (sustainable commercial sectors, policy/decision makers, society at large).