Overview
As outlined in the current Programme for Government, introducing companies to the research expertise in Irish Higher Education Institutes with the aim of generating innovative technologies leading to job creation is of the utmost importance.
In line with this commitment to generating economic value from publicly-funded research, the Government has provided funding to establish industry-led Technology Centres. These centres are collaborative entities established and led by industry. They are resourced by highly qualified researchers associated with research institutions who are empowered to undertake market focussed strategic R&D for the benefit of industry. This is a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland allowing Irish companies and multinationals to work together in these centres.
Technology Centre
There are 9 existing industry-led research centres in the Technology Centres Programme. Details of each centre and contact information is available on their respective websites:
Three more are currently being established:
- Learning Technologies
- Financial Services
- Cloud Computing
Generally, the Centres are based in a University with support from partner colleges to deliver on the research needs of the companies.
Am I eligible?
Once established, Technology Centres are open for participation to companies in Ireland.
Maximum funding available
The requirements of each Technology Centre will be different, but as a guide a successful centre would operate with State funding of the order of €1M per year over a five year period. Continued funding would depend upon a range of metrics such as increasing industry research funding, growing the numbers of companies involved, licences and the revenue from them and spin-offs, new products and processes leading to increased export sales.
How do I apply?
No current call for research provision is open at present. Interested companies should contact the Centres or the key contact for further information.
Call Close date
No current call for research provision is open at present.
If you want more information on the Technology Centre programme, or on joining an existing centre, please contact:
Martin Hussey,
Programme Manager - Competence Centres,
Enterprise Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 727 2571
 | Martin Hussey |
or
Jim Whelan,
Programme Manager - Competence Centres,
IDA Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 603 4248
jim.whelan@ida.ie