COMMERCIALSIATION FUND - TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT


2008 Call for Proposals Now OPEN
Submission Deadline 14 May, 2008

What is it?
The Technology Development phase of the Commercialisation Fund funds research aimed at major technology development around platform technologies or groups of products built around a new technology. The underlying technologies must be sound and there should be an identifiable market.

How can we help?
The fund supports research in areas of technology of medium term interest to industry in Ireland leading to technologies, products or processes that can provide the basis of new businesses in Ireland or can improve the competitiveness of industry in Ireland through licensing agreements.

The Technology Development grants are subject to the terms of a grant agreement between the host institution and Enterprise Ireland. They cover 100% of all eligible costs (e.g. personnel, equipment, material and travel) and should typically be for no more than €350,000 - €400,000 for projects typically up to three years duration.

How do you apply?
The call for proposals for 2007 is now open. If you are making an application, you are advised to read the General Details and Evaluation Process before completing the Proposal Form.

Information including general details, how to apply, an outline of the evaluation process and a Proposal Application Form are available from the Enterprise Ireland website >>

What are the major criteria used to evaluate a proposal?
Proposals are sought for projects leading to technologies that:

May be of commercial interest to existing industries in Ireland and are transferable by means of licence or other practical arrangement or

Have the potential to provide the basis of new business areas.

How to get more advice
If you intend to apply, you are strongly urged to seek advice from the appropriate Technology Area Representatives below, to determine if the scientific, commercial and strategic elements of your proposal falls within the scope of this fund.

Area 1: Life Sciences & Food
Cepta Duffy
Lifesciences & Food Commercialisation Group(EI Bio)
Tel: +353 (0)1 808 2642

Area 2: Informatics
John Fagan
Informatics Research Initiative
Tel: +353 (0)1 808 2784

Area 3: Industrial Technologies
Kevin Donnelly
Industrial Technologies
Tel: +353 (0)1 808 2505

General Enquiries:
Lisa Keating
Commercialisation Fund Manager
Programme Co-ordination Department
Tel: +353 (0)1 808 2707