Innovation Partnership Programme
Closes tomorrow
Applications close 2026-10-13.
Up to 80% of the cost of research work (company pays at least 20% in cash); up to 100% capital funding may be available for large equipment. Feasibility study: 100% up to €9,000. IPP Express pilot for projects up to €150k.
You must co-fund 20%. Work out the cash you need
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Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Outline and Feasibility proposals can be submitted at any time. Full proposals follow a monthly schedule; next submission dates 13 Oct 2026 (decision 25 Nov 2026) and 27 Oct 2026 (decision 9 Dec 2026).
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 20% yourself.
Who can apply
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Manufacturing or internationally traded services company with an operating base in the Republic of Ireland, registered client of EI, IDA, LEO or Udaras, collaborating with one or more Irish research institutes. Minimum 20% cash contribution from the company.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/supports/innovation-partnership-programme
"All Innovation Partnership projects require the company partner to provide a minimum cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com
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