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Innovation Boost

Boost innovation and growth with the help of an academic expert

Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP) connects businesses with research institutes (universities, institutes of technology) to collaborate on research projects. Businesses can take advantage of professional research capabilities to drive innovation in their products, processes or services. 

Who is it for?

Businesses looking to develop new or improved products, processes, services through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with Irish research institutes.


You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an existing Enterprise Ireland client 
  • Clusters of companies are welcome to apply 
  • You can provide a minimum cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions. 
 


What do you get?

  • Up to 80% of the cost of research work  Funding up to €200,000

What can it be used for?

  • To access resources to carry out research for the development of new and improved products, processes, and services, and to gather new knowledge 

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