Innovation & R&D Business Grants
Innovation and R&D grants support businesses developing new products, services, and processes. From early-stage prototyping to advanced technology development, there are funding programmes to accelerate your innovation journey.
Product & Technology Development
Grants are available for developing new products, improving existing ones, and adopting emerging technologies. These programmes often fund proof-of-concept work, prototyping, and pilot projects.
Collaborative Research
Many R&D grants encourage partnerships between businesses and universities or research institutions. Collaborative projects can access larger funding pools and specialist expertise.
Commercialisation Support
Moving from research to market-ready products requires investment. Commercialisation grants help bridge the gap between lab and launch, funding trials, regulatory compliance, and market testing.
Irish Innovation & R&D Grants
9 grants found
Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Fund
Drive jobs and enterprise development throughout Ireland
IP Plus
Innovation is essential for economic growth and job creation.
Innovation Partnership Programme
Access research and innovation expertise with up to 80% funding of the research cost
Research, Development & Innovation Fund
Develop new products, services and processes
Eureka - Innowwide
Innowwide is a market feasibility programme supported by the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs.
Eureka - Eurostars
Eurostars is part of the European Partnership on Innovative SMEs.
Exploring Innovation
Develop a research and development strategy
Digital Process Innovation
Introduce new technology and digital processes with funding of up to €150,000
Innovative HPSU Fund
Provides co‑funded equity investment of up to €800,000 for high‑potential start‑ups developing new technologies and expanding internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about innovation & r&d grants