Find out more about our support
About our research and development support
Research and development (R&D) is at the heart of creating transformative solutions and advancing business growth. We offer comprehensive support, funding opportunities, and access to expertise to help your business conduct impactful R&D projects and gain a competitive edge.
Benefits of R&D
Our R&D support programmes are designed to stimulate innovation, foster collaboration, and enable businesses to scale effectively while contributing to the local economy.
Am I eligible for R&D support?
Some of our R&D support, including financial support, is only available to Invest Northern Ireland clients. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see how we support business.
Some of the support offered below is open to any business in Northern Ireland that meets the criteria, including Horizon Europe and technical advice.
Our Proof of Concept programme is for research organisations.
Our range of support for R&D
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Grant for R&D
Transform ideas into commercial successes with tailored advice, grant funding, and application assistance, including support for Innovate UK initiatives.
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Technical advice
Our technical experts can assist you by offering specialist advice and seminars on areas including engineering, manufacturing, product, process, environmental, intellectual property, and workplace health & safety matters.
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Technical Development Incentive (TDI)
TDI provides local SME’s with funding of up to £15,000 towards the cost of technical service providers (test-houses, product development consultants, certification bodies, IP specialists etc) to implement innovative solutions.
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Proof of concept
Our Proof of Concept (PoC) programme supports the transition of innovative technologies from research labs to the global marketplace.
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Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation. The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies, while tackling global challenges.
Discover more
Watch our case studies on how Northern Ireland businesses have benefited from the support received from Invest NI to further growth through R&D.
Contact us
If you are interested in finding out more about our R&D support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.