Invest in the development and deployment of disruptive technologies

Technology-based businesses of all sizes and sectors that are creating new products, processes or services that will change the way we work and live. The fund also aims to encourage research and development collaboration between universities and businesses of all sizes and across sectors. .  

You may be eligible if: 

• You are based in Ireland 

• You are an existing agency client of Enterprise Ireland (EI), IDA or Údarás na Gaeltachta 

• You are an eligible Research Performing Organisation (RPO) meaning an institution that conducts research. 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions. 

• The fund provides grant support for eligible collaborative projects. 

• Grant values vary depending on the scope of the project, the level of innovation involved and available budget allocations within each funding call. 

• Projects typically require funding in excess of €1.5 million. 

• The development and deployment of technologies that will change industries and create new markets
• To finance a new wave of technology
• To create or improve products, services or processes
• Buying equipment or software needed for innovation
• Hiring experts or specialists for projects