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IDA Ireland RD&I Grant

IDA Ireland RD&I Grant

Funds companies investing in Ireland with support for collaborative innovation.

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IDA Ireland's RD&I Grant is described by the agency as representing the largest proportion of IDA's grant funding programme. It funds qualifying research and development expenditure — both revenue and capital — at the Irish operations of multinational companies that are part of IDA Ireland's client portfolio. IDA Ireland's independent Board of Directors meets monthly to approve grants under EU Gen…

R&D expenditure grants for IDA Ireland client multinationals conducting qualifying research and development activity at Irish operations, approved under EU GBER State Aid rules.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 5 Aug 2026Source: www.idaireland.com