InterTradeIreland Innova is an all-island collaborative R&D programme which stimulates, promotes and supports R&D co-operation between companies , North and South.

The Innova pilot programme has been very successful to date having funded eight cross-border projects. These include possible treatments for cancer, severe acute pancreatitis, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases and the development of a hygiene management system to help healthcare institutions reduce the spread of infections such as MRSI and C Difficile.

The Innova programme will commence in early 2009 and will fund up to 17 collaborative projects, including two unique, larger scale projects (flagship projects).  Eligible companies may receive up to €300,000 each and flagship companies up to €500,000 each.

Up to 75% funding is available for industrial research projects and up to 60% for experimental development projects. All all-island innovative collaborative R&D projects will be considered. Projects from Life and Health Sciences, Polyers & Plastics, ICT and Food sectors are particularly welcome. All applications will be considered on merit.

Ideally companies will have identified a partner company, but absence of a partner should not be an obstacle at this Expression of Interest stage as InterTradeIreland may assist in securing a suitable partner for your project.

State aid approval for Innova has now been issued and can be viewed by visiting the corresponding link:

For further information please contact Bernadette Doran on 02830834148 (048 from Ireland) or email Bernadette.doran@intertradeireland.com
 
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Innova was recently featured on BBC Hearts and Minds, see below

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‘InterTradeIreland’s Innova Programme announces €11m funding for all –island R&D’
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