Ireland's innovation network
Put Ireland's innovation network behind your team.
IRDG helps businesses doing R&D and innovation in Ireland build capability, understand funding routes, learn from experienced peers and bring industry evidence into policy.
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R&D Tax Credit value from Revenue, Corporation Tax — 2025 Payments and 2024 Returns.
“The generosity of members is that they give you their mistakes — so you don't make them again.”
A few of our members
Our membership promise
Four ways members use IRDG
Influence
Bring industry evidence into policy.Member evidence carried into policy — pre-budget submissions, consultations and working groups.Explore influenceCapability
Build lasting in-house skill.Develop your team's skills through practical programmes, mentoring and subsidised training via IRDG Innovation Skillnet.Build capabilityConnections
The right room, the right person.Practice groups, site visits, Members Question Time and a year-round calendar — peers who may have faced a similar problem.Meet the networkFunding
Find the right funding route.Grants, the R&D Tax Credit and EU programmes — guidance from people who work on them daily.Understand fundingMember voices
In members' own words
We could not have scaled the business as rapidly and as successfully without IRDG's support.
IRDG isn't just a membership, it's a strategic enabler. From training and events to introductions that lead to game-changing partnerships, the network continually helps us evolve, grow, and innovate.
Ireland's Innovation Index
The annual evidence base for innovation in Irish industry.
By IRDG and KPMG. The 2026 edition: 77% of respondents (587 responses) expect to increase RDI investment over the next three years, while large gaps in public R&D funding are evident.
What's on
Upcoming events
Practice groups, site visits, briefings and conferences run right through the year. Browse the live calendar and book your place.
- Innovators Edge with Marc O'Regan, CTO EMEA, Dell TechnologiesRegister
- AI for Personal ProductivityRegister
- Funding Innovation - Expert Insights & StoriesRegister
Booking opens on IRDG's events platform. For booking help or to discuss access requirements, contact IRDG before the event.
Membership
One membership, for your whole organisation.
Corporate membership gives colleagues across your organisation practical routes into peer knowledge, capability building, funding guidance and a collective industry voice. Talk to the team about fit and fee, or start with the fees and eligibility summary.