Investing

The research, development, manufacture and supply of ATMPs requires significant and focused investment. Ireland has a rich source of EU-approved state-led grant schemes, as well as private funding available to FDI and indigenous companies establishing in the country. This section of the Advanced Therapeutics Ireland portal outlines the state supports and agencies in Ireland.

In the future, the page will also include an overview of the venture capital supports available.

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  • The RD&I Feasiblity programme supports a standalone study that allows the company to determine if, how and why it should undertake an RD&I project.

    Eligibility

    Clients of IDA Ireland

    Call

    Open Call
    Source

  • The RD&I programme supports companies aiming to develop innovative products, processes, and services.

    Eligibility

    Clients of IDA Ireland

    Call

    Open Call
    Source

  • The Innovation Partnership Programme supports collaborative research between Irish-based companies and Irish Research Performing Organisations.

    Eligibility

    Clients of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta

    Call

    Open Call
    Source

  • The Enterprise Ireland Research, Development & Innovation Fund supports the development of new or substantially improved products, services or processes which will have a competitive advantage in a company’s target market.

    Eligibility

    Clients of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, Local Enterprise Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta

    Call

    Open Call
    Source

  • Innovation Vouchers worth €5,000 are available to assist a company or companies to explore a business opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider.

    Eligibility

    The Innovation Vouchers initiative is open to all small and medium-sized limited companies registered in Ireland.

    Call

    Open Call
    Source

  • The DTIF supports projects involving consortia of a minimum of 3 partners with at least one SME and one other enterprise partner. The fund supports collaborative research that aims to tackle national and global challenges.

    Eligibility

    Client of Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta or an eligible Research Performing Organisation (RPO)

    Call

    DTIF calls for submissions are announced on the Department of Enterprise Trade & Employment’s website
    Source

  • Money spent by a company on research and development activities may qualify for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit.

    Eligibility

    Company expenditure on Research & Development Activity

    Call

    Claimed through companies corporation tax return
    Source

  • Knowledge Development Box (KDB) is a tax incentive policy tool to encourage innovation by applying a lower rate of corporation tax on profits on Intellectual Property (IP) assets resulting from qualifying Research and Development activities.

    Eligibility

    Corporation Tax relief on income generated from qualifying assets

    Call

    Claimed through companies corporation tax return
    Source