State Aid

Guidance on State Aid for Applicants to, and Recipients of, Research Ireland Grant Funding

This guidance is intended as an introductory overview to help researchers identify when State aid considerations may be relevant to their Research Ireland‑funded activities, particularly when working with external partners. It is not a substitute for legal advice or institutional processes, and Research Ireland does not assess or approve individual project structures for State aid compliance.

State Aid Guidance

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Industry Collaboration Form FAQs

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Industry Collaboration Form

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Co-Centres Industry Collaboration Form

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Research and Innovation GBER Scheme

The objective of the Research and Innovation GBER Scheme 2021-2026 is to provide aid for research and development projects that align with Research Ireland’s mandate to promote and assist the development and competitiveness of industry, enterprise and employment in Ireland.

This Scheme is implemented for a number of programmes including the Research Ireland Discover Programme, the Research Ireland Enterprise Fellowship Programme (Placement Stream) and the Research Ireland ARC Hubs Programme. If future Research Ireland Programmes avail of GBER this will be made apparent to prospective applicants and Research Bodies in the programme call documentation and application processes described.

Research and Innovation GBER Scheme

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Any questions concerning the above should be directed to researchpolicy@researchireland.ie