R&D and innovation supports for companies

We can help companies of all sizes to engage in innovation and research activities. From €5,000 Innovation Vouchers open to all, through collaborative research, right through to industry-led R&D at the top of the innovation ladder, we are here to help. Companies investing in R&D activities may also qualify for tax incentives under the R&D Tax Credit Scheme and the Knowledge Development Box which are managed by Revenue. See Revenue guides to the R&D Tax Credit scheme and Knowledge Development Box for more detail. For additional guidance on the key underlying principles and documentation requirements across the range of State supports, please refer to our Guide to the Irish State Sponsored RD&I Support Ecosystem.

Technology Centres

Industry-led research in emerging technology sectors

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EU, Horizon 2020 and ESA

Access funding and research partners across Europe

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Technology Gateway Programme

Nationwide network of industry focused gateways delivering technology solutions for industry through collaborative industrial projects

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Innovation Partnerships

Up to €250,000 available for collaborative projects between companies and research teams in Higher Education

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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)

Enables public sector bodies to connect with innovative ideas and technology businesses, to provide innovative solutions.

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RD&I Funding

Grants for in-house Research & Development, Agile Innovation, IP Strategy and Business Innovation Projects.

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Exploring Innovation

Grant to support the development of a detailed plan for an R&D, Innovation or International Collaboration project. This should include an evaluation of both the technical feasibility and the commercial potential of the project.

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Innovation Vouchers

€5,000 for small companies to get innovative solutions to technical and business challenges.

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