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  • SFI Spokes Programme

    Like the SFI Research Centres, the SFI Spokes programme will help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions, foster the development of new and existing Ireland-based technology companies, attract industry that could make an impor
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The total request for salary and subsistence for a 12 month visit cannot exceed €150,000 and must be appropriately pro-rated for shorter term visits
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Fleet Safety Scheme

    Apply for grant funding to help improve the safety of your fishing vessels.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The grant provides funding over a three year period for up to 40% of the amount claimed on boats over 12 meters and 60% for boats under 12 meters. The maximum amount that you can receive depends on the size of your boat. In addition maximum eligible costs apply for each individual item: - Vessels equal to or greater than 24 metres: max. grant €20,000 - Vessels equal to or greater than 18 metres and under 24 metres: max. grant €15,000 - Vessels equal to or greater than 15 metres and under 18 metres: max. grant €10,000 - Vessels less than 15 metres: max. grant €6,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Enhanced Safety Scheme

    BIM’s Enhanced Safety Training Scheme is a 1-day course designed to provide the skipper and crews of registered fishing vessels with on-going training in personal survival techniques, first aid, fire fighting, and health and safety in the workplace
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The following rates apply in every case: - Vessels less than 15 metres in length (LOA): 1-day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Flotation Device fitted with a Personal Locator Beacon: €155 - Vessels 15 metres and greater in length: 1-day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Flotation Device fitted with a Personal Locator Beacon: €190
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Marine Tourism Vessel Safety Scheme

    Apply for grant funding to help improve the safety of your marine tourism vessels.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The grant provides funding for up to 40% of the amount claimed - No minimum level of expenditure applies to this scheme. - The grant aid available in respect of any vessel is 40% of the total eligible costs, subject to the cumulative grant not exceeding €3,000 for this or any previous application in the three years up to the date of approval of this application.
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption

  • Línea Directa de Innovación

    Su finalidad es el apoyo de proyectos empresariales que impliquen la incorporación y adaptación de tecnologías novedosas a nivel sectorial, y que supongan una ventaja competitiva para la empresa.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Final Beneficiaries: Companies, regardless of size. Minimum fundable budget: €175,000. Amount of funding: up to 75% of eligible budget (funds CDTI) and can reach 85% if you are co-funded with FEDER funds.
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Proyectos de Investigacón y Desarrollo

    The call is opened all the year.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    There are 4 project categories. (i) I+D Individual (Beneficiaries SMEs, large business. Project length 12-36 months. Project budget: minimum €175000). (ii) R+D project in national cooperation (Beneficiaries: Consortiums, Project Length 12-36 months, Project Budget: minimum €500000), (iii) International Technological Cooperation and (Iv) projects related to specific calls.
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Energy, transport, Health, Bioeconomy, Climate, Natural Resources

  • Fondo de Innovación. Líneas de Innovación y eficiencia energética.

    CONVOCATORIA DE LAS LÍNEAS FINANCIERAS A) Y C) DEL FONDO DE PRÉSTAMOS Y GARANTÍAS PARA LA PROMOCIÓN DE PROYECTOS EMPRESARIALES DE INNOVACIÓN (INNOVACIÓN Nº 02/14)
    Geographical Coverage: Regional
    Budget: 
    Projects between €35.000 - €1.200.000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • 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

  • SFI ERC Development Programme

    This programme is designed to encourage excellent but recently unsuccessful ERC applicants to resubmit to the ERC. To increase Irish success in future ERC calls. To improve the success rate of Irish-based applicants who resubmit to the ERC.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    SFI ERC Development Programme grants will be up to 50% of the original ERC proposal, or €500,000, whichever is lower, for a maximum of 24 months
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

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