Funding Supports
Companies can access the latest skills and expertise from TU Dublin and other research institutes throughout Ireland. Through the Innovation Partnership Programme, Enterprise Ireland can provide up to 80% of the cost of that research to fund projects over a span of 6 to 24 months.
IPP Feasibility
Enterprise Ireland also funds a precursor programme of €9,000 to conduct a technical feasibility of technology prior to submitting a full Innovation Partnership application. We typically run these projects over 2–3 months to test and evaluate the basic principles.
- View further information on Innovation Partnerships.
Any kind of innovation such as:
- New product/process/service/business model development
- New service delivery and customer interface
- New service development
- Training in innovation management
- Innovation/technology audit
The voucher scheme is open to all SME companies. SMEs must be limited companies registered in Ireland, with fewer than 250 employees and not exceeding an annual turnover of €50m. The voucher, worth €10,000, is provided by Enterprise Ireland as a mechanism by which companies can engage with academia to solve a problem or as an initial proof of concept as prelude to a larger project.
- To apply for a voucher: Innovation Voucher | Business Support | Enterprise Ireland
- View further information: Innovation Vouchers
MiCRA can facilitate undergraduate and postgraduate projects through the programmes available at TU Dublin. These programmes allow for work of up to 18 months duration and allow for students to develop industrially relevant skills prior to employment.
There are other options for funding supports and they include:
- Direct funded projects
- Horizon 2021 funding schemes
- Contract analytical research