Grant for R&D

Here’s how Grant for R&D support can help turn your innovative ideas into reality. Whether you're new to R&D or already experienced, the funding options outlined below can support various stages of your project.

If you have not previously carried out any R&D, have an idea for a new product, service or process that could help grow your business, we can help.

Support is available up to £50,000 to:

• Investigate or plan your idea
• Make and test a prototype
• Experiment and refine your design
• Handle intellectual property costs

We can also provide funding to businesses that have some experience with R&D.

Funding can help with:

• Scoping, defining and planning an R&D project
• Research or critical investigation aimed at producing new scientific or technical knowledge
• Product or process development or improvements
• Development of leading-edge technology
• Linking to a college or university to collaborate on strategically important projects

To apply you can contact your Client Executive. We will only accept an application if:

• You have discussed your proposed project with an Invest NI representative, and
• You have been issued with the new Grant for R&D application form with an individual reference number.

If both these conditions are not met, applications will be returned to you. Contact us through the form below.