Please note the closing date for this call was 2nd May 2008.

Enterprise Ireland is now accepting applications to the Enterprise Innovation Networks initiative.

Funding of up to €200,000 per annum over 3 years will be granted to four successful industry representative groups to establish an Enterprise Innovation Network amongst their member companies.

Each network must identify a research theme or technology that is of direct relevance to their members.  Applicants should outline what new initiatives they will undertake to promote R&D and innovation under this chosen area to their members.

The Enterprise Innovation Network initiative is an Enterprise Ireland programme to increase the levels of strategic R&D and innovation in companies based in Ireland.

Eligible Organisations

Applicants must comply with the following criteria:

• Have an established membership of at least 50 companies
• A successful track record in managing the affairs of the existing membership
• Demonstrate experience in dealing with members on R&D and technology related matters
• Have a legal status and show financial stability over at least three years.

Funding & Eligible Costs

100% grant funding will be available up to a maximum of €200,000 to cover eligible costs related to the promotion and maintenance of the network may include:

• Salaries and wages of additional staff specifically employed to promote, implement and maintain support for this activity
• consultancy fees
• travel and subsistence and
• direct overheads 

Application Procedure

Application forms can be downloaded from in MS Word format from the table below:

Closing date for applications is 2nd May 2008 at 17.30 hours.

The principal contact and an official of the representative body involved must sign the form.  Completed forms should be submitted electronically to EIN@enterprise-ireland.com

A signed hardcopy should be posted to:

Additional information

A background document contain full details on the EIN is available to download in PDF format from the table below.

or contact:

Eoghan Hanrahan Tel: + 353 1 808 2289