Grant for R&D

Grant for R&D is Invest Northern Ireland's client-managed route for businesses that want to turn an idea into a commercial product, process, or service. It is not an open call: firms have to speak with an Invest NI Client Executive first and receive an application form with a reference number. The structured record places the award range at £15,000 to £100,000, with rolling intake. Eligible support covers labour, consultancy, subcontracting, materials and equipment, IP protection for SMEs, trials and testing, and an overhead allowance on labour. The route is strongest for a business that already has a defined R&D problem and a clear route to market. It sits alongside Technical Development Incentive, Project Definition, and Follow-on R&D, and the source notes say the scheme can work alongside HMRC R&D tax credits to materially reduce the effective cost of development. It is a practical route for established firms with measurable project costs.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.