RD&I in Ireland

In every area of the contemporary business world progressive companies face an every-increasing demand to innovate. This drive for advancement is one of the main catalysts for the internationalisation of Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I).

Ireland is now considered one of the leading RD&I locations in the world.  Ireland has the capacity to meet the needs of RD&I investors and offers the ideal commercial, political and social environment in which to carry out successful and profitable RD&I activities.

The Irish Government is focused on driving economic growth by encouraging further RD&I activities.  Its strategic objectives are backed with positive action through an unprecedented investment of €8 billion under the Government Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation (2006-2013). This funding is already building a world class research system. This strategy also ensures that all elements are working in unison for the benefit of industry. It is the “Smart Economy” made real.

Today’s Ireland offers a strong and growing RD&I environment – complemented by a robust Intellectual Property (IP) regime; a young skilled and well-educated workforce with strong technological and business skills and a low corporate tax rate.