We are here to help both companies and researchers based in third level institutions and public research organisations to engage in research. Our aim is to facilitate collaborative links between the industry and research communities that lead to the practical application of research in business, yielding benefits to both groups.
R&D supports for companies:
Enterprise Ireland offers a wide range of supports and funding to companies that wish to engage in R&D, regardless of the size of the company or previous research activity; click here on
R&D and Innovation within your enterprise to find out more.
Supports for Research Performing Organisations:
We offer the following:-
Supports for Industry Representative Groups:
Supports designed to build collaborative links:
Strong links between research performers in companies and third level institutions means that the outputs of research are more likely to have a practical application and can make a tangible difference. We can help you develop these linkages both at home and overseas;
R&D collaboration with researchers and other companies
International R&D collaboration
Seventh EU Framework Programme (FP7)