Innovation and R&D in Dublin
AI research, biopharmaceutical development and smart-city trials connect Dublin's universities, specialist facilities and urban neighbourhoods.
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Technical expertise: Ardy Elansei
Core strengths of Dublin's innovation and R&D scene.
AI and digital technology. Biopharmaceutical processes. Connected city systems.
What innovation is happening in Dublin?
Dublin's innovation activity includes AI research coordinated through Trinity College Dublin, biopharmaceutical process development at NIBRT and technology trials in the Docklands. These examples span the city centre and the surrounding urban area: NIBRT is at Mount Merrion, Blackrock, County Dublin. They show distinct ways that research can become new software, better manufacturing processes or practical city services.
A technical perspective
Meet Ardy Elansei.
Dublin's software, bioprocessing and connected-city work brings different scientific and technical disciplines together. Ardy brings science and technology expertise to understanding the development behind a project.
Ardy Elansei
R&D Tax Manager
- Science and Technology Claims
Innovation in practice.
We’ve highlighted three area strengths for you to explore in detail.
01 / AI and digital technology
Developing AI around people and data
Trinity College Dublin and partner universities
ADAPT, coordinated by Trinity College Dublin and co-hosted by Dublin City University, researches AI-driven digital technologies across a wider university partnership. Its work in language processing, personalisation and data analytics also examines how digital systems can give people greater control, privacy and accountability.
The challenge: Making complex digital systems useful while accounting for data quality, privacy and human control.
Technology & Software
Support for software and technology innovation in Ireland.
Technology & Software
Telecommunications
Technical insight for networks, communications and connectivity.
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02 / Biopharmaceutical process development
Improving how biologic medicines are made
Mount Merrion, Blackrock, County Dublin
NIBRT at Mount Merrion, Blackrock, researches how biologic medicines can be developed and manufactured more effectively. Its teams combine cell engineering, analytical science, data analysis and bioprocess engineering to address challenges in products including antibodies, vaccines and cell and gene therapies.
The challenge: Developing consistent biological products and reliable processes for manufacturing them.
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Support for life sciences, diagnostics and medical technology.
Life Sciences & Healthcare
03 / Smart-city systems and connectivity
Testing connected systems in the Docklands
Dublin Docklands
Smart Docklands provides a real-world setting for testing urban technologies in Dublin's Docklands, connecting the city council, researchers, businesses and local communities. Its work includes connectivity and sensor-based systems, with trials shaped around practical city challenges and public involvement.
The challenge: Testing whether connected systems meet practical city needs in real-world conditions.
Telecommunications
Technical insight for networks, communications and connectivity.
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Support for software and technology innovation in Ireland.
Technology & SoftwareTechnical expertise
People who understand the work.
Specialist knowledge in science, engineering and tax.
Client experience
What working with InnoFund feels like.
Feedback from our wider Irish client base on working with InnoFund.
“Excellent from start to finish, lovely team and a great result. Highly recommended.”
Your next step
Support shaped around your work.
Talk to us about the technical challenges behind your project. We can assess the evidence and relevant support; innovation alone does not establish eligibility for tax relief.
R&D Tax Credit Ireland
Irish technical and financial support for assessing and preparing R&D Tax Credit claims.
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Innovation Grants Ireland
Help identifying relevant funding programmes and preparing the evidence behind an application.
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Knowledge Development Box Ireland
Advice on the Irish Knowledge Development Box and qualifying intellectual property income.
Knowledge Development BoxOur Dublin office
Our Dublin office
Our Dublin office supports innovative businesses across the city and surrounding area, connecting Irish financial and regulatory knowledge with the technical expertise of our wider team.
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