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SEAI National Energy RD&D Funding Programme

SEAI National Energy RD&D Fund

Funds national energy research in Ireland through the Sustainable Energy Authority and partner organisations.

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The SEAI National Energy RD&D Funding Programme is Ireland's flagship competitive research grant for innovative energy research, development, and demonstration projects. Administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) — a statutory body under the Sustainable Energy Act 2002 and Ireland's national sustainable energy authority — the programme funds projects that advance Ireland's …

What this grant funds

Innovative energy research, development, and demonstration projects in the Irish energy sector.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.seai.ie