We seek to encourage and facilitate high quality applied research aimed at the commercial exploitation of knowledge. In doing so, it is recognised that this process is an uncertain activity and that the conversion of scientific principles into the commercial environment requires sustained support.
As part of its commitment to facilitating the commercialisation of research, Enterprise Ireland is bringing a range of supports together under a Commercialisation Fund.
We provide support in three phases:
- Proof of Concept Phase - Next submission deadline 17 September, 2008.
- Technology Development Phase - Next submission deadline 17 September, 2008.
- Business Development Phase - CORD
Under this phase we also offer support through our Enterprise Platform Programme - EPP
Click here to download a useful presentation which explains how the Commercialisation Fund operates Commercialisation presentation (pdf 1.3MB)
We also offer a Higher Education Sector Patent Protection Scheme
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