IDA Ireland
IDA RD&I Feasibility Study Grant
The IDA RD&I Feasibility Study Grant helps companies assess the feasibility of a follow-on, larger R&D project through grants of up to €250,000 or 50% of eligible expenditure, whichever is lower. It provides evaluation and analysis support, with the company paying the project costs minus the grant amount.
- Grant range
- Up to €250,000
- Funding level
- 50%
- Support type
- Grant
- Last checked
- 3 Sept 2026
About this scheme
The IDA RD&I Feasibility Study Grant is an R&D feasibility support offered by IDA Ireland, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland, aimed at IDA client companies. It provides grants up to a maximum of €250,000 or 50% of eligible expenditure, whichever is lower, to assess the feasibility of a follow-on, larger R&D project before committing to it. This support sits alongside IDA's other RD&I supports, including Innovation Vouchers, the Innovation Partnership Feasibility Study, Innovation Partnerships, the IDA R&D Grant, and the SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship. To begin the process, companies should make contact with their IDA Project Executive, who can advise on next steps.
Who can apply
- For companies that seek to assess the feasibility of a follow-on, larger R&D project
- Company pays the project costs minus the grant amount received
How to apply
- Make contact with your IDA Project Executive.
- Discuss the proposed R&D project and the need for a feasibility study to assess a potential follow-on, larger R&D project.
- Submit an application; if approved, grant funding of up to €250,000 or 50% of eligible expenditure (whichever is lower) is provided, and the company pays the remaining project costs minus the grant amount.
- For further information, contact your IDA Project Executive.