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Grant for R&D

Invest NI Grant for R&D

Supports Northern Ireland businesses through Invest NI with innovation grants that strengthen future growth projects.

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The Invest Northern Ireland Grant for R&D is a rolling, invitation-based programme providing grant funding to existing Invest NI clients for projects that develop new or improved products, processes, and services. The programme operates through three sequential tiers: the Technical Development Incentive (TDI), which provides up to £15,000 for technical feasibility and early-stage development work;…

R&D funding for existing Invest Northern Ireland clients to develop new or improved products, processes, and services, spanning technical feasibility, prototype and IP scoping, and follow-on development stages.

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: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.investni.com