Selection Criteria

Selection Criteria

The support we offer under Grant for R&D will focus on those projects that demonstrate the greatest potential to generate economic growth and prosperity for Northern Ireland.

All projects must be viable, show a need for Invest NI support, and generate a positive return to the economy. Applications will be assessed against some or all of the following criteria:

• level of innovation resulting in new or improved, products or services;

• level of technical risk and R&D challenge;

• market need, commercialisation opportunities and ability to export;

• competence and skills of project team;

• capability to deliver completed project;

• ability of project to proceed without grant support;

• wider economic & social benefits accruing to Northern Ireland; and

• potential for creation of Intellectual Property Rights.

Is your business eligible?

Grant for R&D is available to both individuals and new or existing businesses that want to carry out an R&D project either on their own or by collaborating with other businesses, universities or research bodies.

If your business is an Invest NI client, or can demonstrate the potential to become one, you can apply for Grant for R&D support.  If you are currently not an Invest NI client, your business will have to meet some straightforward criteria.  

Visit www.investni.com/clientcriteria for more information.