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  • SFI Fellowship Programme

    This programme aims to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing and participating in first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Funding for a 24 month fellowship, which includes salary + associated costs + subsistence (case by case)
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

    Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) accelerate business innovation by supporting knowledge exchange with academic institutions.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Priming Grants

    A Priming Grant is a business start-up grant, available to micro enterprises within the first 18 months of start-up.
    Geographical Coverage: Regional
    Budget: 
    The maximum Priming Grant payable shall be 50% of the investment or €150,000 whichever is the lesser.
    Sector of Activity:
    other

  • Sustainable Fisheries Scheme

    This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in implementing the landing obligation. This includes fishermen, organisations of fishermen, fishermen’s co-operatives and processors.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    As described in the tender’s specification
    Sector of Activity:
    Coastal protection
    Environmental monitoring
    Fish for human consumption
    Marine biotechnology

  • Ocean Energy Prototype Development fund

    The main focus of the programme is on stimulating the development and deployment of Ocean Energy (OE) devices and systems.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Case by case - usually a % of the project cost
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Marine Renewable Energy

  • Sustainable Fisheries Scheme

    This scheme is specifically designed to assist all those directly involved or soon to be involved in implementing the landing obligation.  Eligibility is limited to fishermen; organisations of fishermen; fishermen’s co-operatives; and&nbsp

    Geographical Coverage: National
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • SFI ERC Support Programme

    The aims of the SFI ERC Support Programme are: To enhance the benefits of applying to ERC schemes for institutions and applicants To increase the participation of Irish-based researchers in all ERC schemes To provide greater institutional support for Irish-based ERC awardees
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    ERC award (2015 call or later) with an Irish Host Institution: €150,000, regardless of ERC scheme. ERC award from a 2014 call with an Irish Host Institution:20% of the award stated in the ERC grant agreement, up to a maximum of €300,000, regardless of ERC scheme. ERC awardee (from any year) recruited to work in an Irish Host Institution: The award may depend on the time remaining on the ERC award and will depend on the type of ERC award held, as follows: - ERC Starting Grant: up to €500,000 - ERC Consolidator Grant: up to €750,000 - ERC Advanced Grant: up to €1,000,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • FAPESP Pump-Priming Awards (FAPPA)

    This award is run jointly with Brazil's São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). It aims: • To pump-prime collaborations between scientists in the UK and the São Paulo State, Brazil • To promote the exchange of scientists and access to facilities and materials
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Typically up to £35k over 2-years will be provided for the UK partners
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Business Expansion Grants

    The Business Expansion grant is designed to assist the business in its growth phase after the initial 18 month start-up period.  
    Geographical Coverage: Regional
    Budget: 
    The maximum Business Expansion Grant payable shall be 50% of the investment or €150,000 whichever is the lesser
    Sector of Activity:
    other

  • Knowledge Gateway Scheme

    Apply for funding for projects that promote knowledge, innovation and technology in the aquaculture sector.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Maximum support rates: 1. Industry Projects Maximum support rate 50% Maximum Support amount €200,000 2. Collective Projects Maximum support rate 75% Maximum Support amount €200,000 3. Public Projects Maximum support rate 100% Maximum Support amount €300,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption
    Marine aquaculture
    Research & innovation

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