Research and Development

Now, more than ever, businesses need to invest in research and development to help differentiate themselves from the competition and retain their market share. Invest NI offers extensive support in this area, both advisory and financial.

What areas can we advise on?

• We run workshops on issues related to research and development.
• We can signpost you to other sources of advice and assistance.
• We offer one-to-one advice on planning an R&D project.

To read about companies we have already helped click here

What financial support do we offer?

We may be able to provide funding to help you 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
• exceptional development of leading edge technology
• contracted research
• linking to a college or university to carry out specific projects.

We assess applications for financial support on a case by case basis and your business will be expected to pay a proportion of the cost of the assistance.

Your next step

If you are interested in getting advice and support for research and development please fill in our short enquiry form or call us on 0800 181 4422.

You may also be interested in:

• Enterprise Europe Network Northern Ireland
• Working Collaboratively