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Grants for Research and Development

Grants for Research and Development help businesses and individuals carry out research and development work that will lead to technologically innovative products and processes that have a commercial market.

Your business is eligible if it has less than 250 employees. You can also apply if you are planning to start up a new business.

These grants are aimed at encouraging businesses to carry out R&D projects that they would not necessarily undertake without the grant and assist them in levering in finance from the private sector.

Types of Grant - details of the four types of grant available

How to Apply - information on how to apply

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