What we do
Four ways IRDG helps organisations doing R&D and innovation.
IRDG works with companies doing R&D and innovation in Ireland across four connected areas — a collective voice into policy, practical capability building, a peer network that shares real experience, and navigation across the funding landscape.
The four domains
Choose where to start.
Influence
Member evidence, policy and advocacy.Contribute evidence to policy discussions and submissions affecting R&D and innovation.Explore InfluenceCapability
Diagnostic, mentoring and practical training.Develop your team through programmes, workshops and eligible Skillnet-supported training.Explore CapabilityConnections
Practice groups, introductions and member visits.Meet peers through practice groups, site visits, events and thoughtful introductions.Explore ConnectionsFunding
Grants, EU routes and R&D Tax Credit navigation.Understand grants, the R&D Corporation Tax Credit and EU programmes before the next agency or adviser conversation.Explore FundingAlso worth knowing
Membership
One membership, all four domains.
Corporate membership gives colleagues across your organisation practical routes into all of this — peer knowledge, capability building, funding guidance and a collective industry voice.