This funding supports the better planning of R&D and innovation projects. These grants are designed to encourage companies to think strategically about disruptive technologies and take time to look beyond their own organisation for inspiration and guidance.

A Digital Process Innovation project involves implementing design, installation and/or configuration of a new production or delivery process/system. Projects should be innovative and include a level of risk, and not simply focus on routine changes or adopting best practices.

This funding supports companies to conduct industry-led R&D that helps grow sales and employment. It supports companies into expand to new markets or increase competitiveness through the strategic development of new or improved products, services and processes. Companies may also qualify for tax credits under the R&D Tax Credit Scheme.

The vouchers support Irish companies looking to take the first step into developing innovative solutions. Each voucher gives a company €5,000 worth of time with an expert, third level researcher to help develop initial ideas. Innovation Vouchers can be used for new product, process or business model developments as well as training and auditing.

The fund supports Irish companies to build the capabilities required to deliver sustainable products, services and business models. Projects may include preparing a climate change and sustainability strategy, identifying actions to reduce CO2 emissions and planning for resource efficiencies. The fund aims to help companies at every stage of their sustainability journey.

Your Intellectual Property (IP) including patents, designs, trademarks, trade secrets and copyright, may be your most valuable assets. In today’s global market for innovative products, IP is essential to secure your competitive advantage, to enter export markets, to collaborate, to raise investment and to continue to innovate. The IP Strategy Offer supports companies to develop an IP strategy aimed at managing and exploiting the IP that results from their RD&I.