Objective
Do I qualify?
What costs can be supported?
What is the funding level?
Objective
The objective is to encourage companies, that have not carried out R&D in the past or that have done so only on a sporadic basis, to develop the establishment of a sustainable R&D activity.
The support is expected to lead to the company developing, at least, one of the following characteristics:
- An identified ongoing R&D budget,
- At least one individual full time person dedicated to R&D
- A continuing R&D budget of between €100-200K per annum
- A written plan for R&D projects being/to be carried out
Examples of activity which could be supported include in, for example:
- Researching opportunities for new product/process development
- Developing an R&D business plan
- Hiring an R&D consultant
Do I qualify?
Client companies of Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the City and County Enterprise Boards that do not have an established R&D function/activity or who have not been approved more than €25,000 in R&D support (feasibility study, RTI and R and D capability) from any development agency (IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta and City and County Enterprise Boards) in the 3 year prior to the date of receipt of the company's application may apply.
Note: companies can only be approved once for a R&D stimulation grant.
What costs can be supported?
Under the R&D Stimulation grant Enterprise Ireland can fund a portion of costs incurred such as,
- Salaries and wages of the company's personnel
- Consultancy
- Travel and subsistence
See the table below on guidelines for limits on allowable on each costs category.
Costs
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Max Eligible
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Comment
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| Salaries & wages |
€1,500 per day |
Promoters undertaking their own studies who are not otherwise in receipt of income aid and who can show loss of income as a result of carrying out this R&D stimulation study, are entitled to claim an income allowance for the actual verifiable loss up to the €1,500 per week maximum. |
| Consultancy |
€1,500 per day |
The cost of obtaining specialist advice necessary to establish the viability of a project is eligible for assistance. Consultancy fees should not normally exceed 50% of the approved expenditure. |
| Travel & subsistence |
see comment |
Normal out of pocket travel expenses essential to the study will be aided. Air/rail fares, car hire, hotels, meals etc are eligible.
Travel:
Economy air/rail fares
Subsistence:
Ireland - €100 per day
Overseas - €250 per day |
What is the funding level?
The maximum grant rate 50% and the maximum grant available is €30,000. Maximum project length is 12 months
How do I apply?
Project ideas should be discussed with your relevant Agency (Enterprise Ireland/ City and County Enterprise Board, Údarás na Gaeltachta) Adviser prior to submitting a completed application form.
The R&D Stimulation Grant application form must be completed and returned to
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CSU |
Any expenditure incurred prior to receipt of the application by the Client Service Unit will not be eligible for grant aid.