1. Enterprise Ireland Supporting R&D in Companies Nicola Nic Pháidín, Construction Dept 7 May 2014

2. In-Company R&D 1.Technical Feasibility 2.R&D Fund – Small Projects 3.R&D Fund – Standard Projects Collaborative R&D 1.Innovative Vouchers 2.Innovative Partnership 3.Horizon 2020

3. In-Company R&D Technical Feasibility Can be used to investigate the feasibility of developing a new product, process, technology or service offering. Max grant of €35,000 (grant rate of 50%) No call close dates – may apply at anytime

4. In-Company R&D R&D Fund Small Projects This fund supports product, process or service R&D projects This may suit companies undertaking R&D for the first time Maximum grant amount €150,000. R&D Fund – Standard Projects Supporting innovation in services, products and processes Suitable for companies that are ready to progress to larger projects. Maximum R&D grant €650,000. Monthly call close dates apply

5. Collaborative R&D Innovation Vouchers Voucher of €5,000 (paid to college), are available to assist a company to work with a registered college or knowledge provider to explore a business opportunity or technical problem Call close dates apply Co-funded Fast Track option: €5k voucher + €5k from company; apply anytime

6. Collaborative R&D Innovation Partnership Offers financial support to companies who engage in collaborative research projects with Irish universities and Institutes of Technology. Company must contribute minimum cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost Maximum grant of €200,000 (grant rate of up to 80%)* Monthly call close dates apply *Note: projects involving early stage companies and pre-High Potential Start-Up (pre- HPSU) clients will normally be capped at €100,000.

7. Collaborative R&D Horizon 2020 and other EU Research Funding If your company is interested in working on collaborative research projects with research partners across Europe, there are a range of international research programmes designed to foster collaborative cross-border research between companies in different member states. Full details on the main programmes at http://www.enterprise- ireland.com/en/Funding-Supports/Company/Esetablish-SME- Funding/FP7-and-other-EU-Research-Funding-.htmlhttp://www.enterprise- ireland.com/en/Funding-Supports/Company/Esetablish-SME- Funding/FP7-and-other-EU-Research-Funding-.html

8. Next steps Visit Website for full details on: http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/EI_Corporate/en/funding- supports/Company/ Contact your Development Adviser for more information.Development Adviser If you are not a client, please contact your nearest Enterprise IrelandEnterprise Ireland regional officeregional office.