Researchers in Higher Education Institutes

We help researchers based in third level institutions and Public Research Institutes to engage in research. Our aim is to facilitate collaborative links between enterprise and the research community that lead to the practical application of research in business, yielding benefits to both groups. Learn more about our supports for academic research and its' commercialisation.

COMPANY STAGE BY DEVELOPMENT

Enterprise Ireland offers a range of supports to business tailored to suit your stage of development and your specific funding needs. To find out what assistance might be available to you, click on the stage of development below that you think best describes you or your company. The Supporting SMEs Online Tool is a new cross-governmental guide to help small businesses know which of the over 80 Government supports could possibly fit their business. Check out the Supporting SMEs Online Tool.

Funding to Commercialise Research

Apply to our Commercialisation Fund to bring your technology to the market.
Funding to Collaborate with Industry in Ireland

As an individual researcher you can get funding to participate in some of our collaborative programmes.
Funding for International Research Projects

Apply for Horizon 2020 coordination and / or travel grant.