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Research, Development & Innovation Fund

Research, Development & Innovation Fund

Provides Irish enterprises planning support for innovation programmes that strengthen global markets.

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Enterprise Ireland's Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) Fund is the agency's core mechanism for grant-funding innovation in Irish-based companies that trade internationally in manufacturing or eligible services. The programme operates on a rolling submission basis, with applications submitted through the Enterprise Ireland online portal at any time after prior discussion with an assigned Cl…

Research, development, and innovation projects developing new products or services that involve genuine technical challenge, are non-routine, and represent a capability step-up for Irish-based companies trading internationally.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com