What Irish organisations need to know about the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF)
Discover what Irish organisations need to know about the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF), including funding, eligibility requirements, application criteria and key dates for Call 8.
Enterprise 2035: Leyton’s priorities for Ireland’s enterprise economy
The Government of Ireland is putting together a new enterprise strategy called Enterprise 2035, which is described ‘as a long-term ambition for enterprise growth and job creation over the coming decade’. To help develop their strategy, they’ve opened a public consultation on the preparation of Enterprise 2035. As specialists in supporting businesses of all sizes […]
R&D Tax Credits: A Practical Guide for Accountants
About the webinar Catch up on our webinar exploring R&D Tax Credits in Ireland and what accountants need to know to help their clients identify potential opportunities. Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge or better understand the R&D Tax Credit landscape, this session provides practical insights into how the scheme works, what qualifies and […]
Can Research Ireland’s new strategy deliver a successful triple-helix model?
Research Ireland recently launched their inaugural strategy to “help deliver a stronger, more resilient Ireland enabled through research and innovation.” Has this new strategy laid the foundations for a successful “triple-helix model” of innovation in Ireland? If you’ve not heard the term before, a triple-helix model is where government, academia and industry work together in […]
Everything businesses need to know about Ireland’s new R&D Tax Credit and Innovation Compass
At Scale Ireland‘s recent Regional Start-Up Summit, the Taoiseach emphasised that he wanted to see more businesses benefit from R&D Tax Credits. But Scale Ireland’s own research found that 56.5% of start-up founders and CEOs haven’t actually used the scheme. Take-up of Ireland’s R&D Tax Credits has been a concern for years, but what more […]
How successful are R&D Tax Credits?
The Department of Finance recently published its latest report on the effectiveness of R&D Tax Credits, a valuable government incentive that encourages business R&D investment in Ireland. In a nutshell, the Research & Development Tax Credit 2025 Review examines whether the scheme is still fit for purpose when it comes to supporting innovation and creating […]
How to prepare your business for a successful R&D Tax Credit claim in 2026
For companies based in Ireland that are starting their new tax year in January, the New Year is a natural moment to review internal processes to make sure that there is a strategy in place to optimise R&D claims. R&D Tax Credits provide a valuable incentive for innovation, offering a financial boost that can fund […]
Calculating Ireland’s R&D Tax Credits (with examples)
In this article, we list a range of examples that help to explain how to calculate R&D Tax Credits in Ireland for accounting periods ending in 2025 and 2026. As well as helping to illustrate how the credit is calculated in practice, our examples also demonstrate when and how you’ll receive your credit as the […]
Why R&D Tax Credits claims need to keep pace with innovation investment
R&D in Ireland is predicted to rise over the next three years, but do enough businesses know of the funding they can claim from the government to support their investments? R&D investment in Ireland is set to rise A recent survey into Ireland’s innovation landscape, led by the IRDG, suggests that 71% of companies plan […]
Claiming with confidence: Your guide to R&D Tax Credits
Catch up on our R&D tax credit webinar and learn what qualifies, how the credit works in Ireland, and how to document activities for accurate, audit-ready claims.