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Innovation Partnership Programme

Innovation Partnership Programme

Supports Irish manufacturing and innovation projects through monthly Innovation Partnership windows.

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The Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP), operated by Enterprise Ireland, funds collaborative research and development projects between Irish-based companies and one or more Irish research institutes. The programme allows companies to access academic expertise to develop new or improved products, processes, or services and generate commercially valuable knowledge. The company partner must be a r…

Industrial Research and Experimental Development collaborations between an Irish company (manufacturing or internationally-traded services) and one or more Irish research institutes.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.9 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–24 months
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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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