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IDA R&D Grant

The IDA R&D Grant supports companies planning an expansion of their existing R&D activity in Ireland, with funding provided as a grant covering a percentage of the overall eligible costs of the project. The company pays the remaining project costs, i.e. the total cost minus the grant amount received.

Grant range
Maximum project grant not stated.
Funding level
100%
Support type
Grant
Last checked
3 Sept 2026
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About this scheme

The IDA R&D Grant is an in-house R&D support offered by IDA Ireland, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, aimed at IDA client companies planning an expansion of their existing R&D activity in Ireland. Funding is provided as a grant covering a percentage of the overall eligible project costs; the source document does not state a specific percentage or maximum value, suggesting this is set case-by-case (other IDA-related guidance describes typical rates around 25%, varying by location and other factors, though this isn't stated in the primary source itself). This grant sits within IDA's wider RD&I supports, alongside Innovation Vouchers, the IDA RD&I Feasibility Study Grant, the Innovation Partnership Feasibility Study, Innovation Partnerships, and the SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship. To begin, companies should contact their IDA Project Executive, who can advise on next steps and help determine the appropriate funding level.

Who can apply

  • For companies planning an expansion of their existing R&D activity in Ireland
  • Funding is in the form of a grant covering a percentage of the overall eligible costs of the project (specific percentage or cap not stated in this source document; other IDA-related guidance describes typical rates around 25% for experimental development, varying by location and other factors — worth confirming directly with an IDA Project Executive)
  • Company pays the project costs minus the grant amount received

How to apply

  1. Make contact with your IDA Project Executive.
  2. Discuss the planned expansion of your existing R&D activity in Ireland.
  3. Submit an application for IDA R&D Grant funding, which covers a percentage of the overall eligible project costs (determined case-by-case); the company pays the remaining project costs minus the grant amount.
  4. For further information, contact your IDA Project Executive.