Note: Our outline calendar of activities and events below is subject to change as we continue to develop it and respond to member needs and interests throughout the year. We cover a wide variety of topics, including the following:
R&D Tax Credits, Knowledge Development Box, R&D Funding ¦ Innovation Practice Group visits ¦ Smart Connected Devices Series ¦ Design Thinking ¦ Lean Product Development ¦ Innovation Capability ¦ Free Half Day events – Visits, Seminars & Clinics ¦ Full Day Conferences & Workshops
Outline Calendar 2017
| MONTH | DATE | DETAILS | LOCATION | STATUS | BOOKING |
| Jan | 26th | R&D Tax Credit Clinic | Radisson Blu, Little Island Cork | Members only | Closed – details here |
| Feb | 2nd | Funding & Expertise for Research & Innovation | Clayton Hotel, Galway | Public | Closed – details here |
| 14th | Research & Innovation Conference & Exhibition 2017 | Citywest Hotel, Dublin | Public | Closed – details here | |
| 23rd | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 1 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Full – enquire here | |
| Mar | 1st | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 1 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Full – enquire here |
| 9th | R&D Tax Credit and KDB Seminar | Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown | Public | Closed – details here | |
| 23rd | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 2 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Continuation day | |
| 28th | Smart Connected Devices Series | Flex, Cork | Members only | Closed – details here | |
| Apr | 4th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 2 of 4 | Medtronic, Galway | Members only | Continuation day |
| 11th | R&D Tax Credit Clinic | Radisson Blu, Dublin Airport | Members only | Closed – details here | |
| 27th | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 3 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Continuation Day | |
| May | 3rd | Innovation Practice Group Visit | Dairymaster, Co. Kerry | Members only | Closed – details heree |
| 10th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 3 of 4 | IBM Technology Campus, Dublin | Members only | Continuation Day | |
| 17th | Financing & Driving Innovation | Crowne Plaza Blanchardstown | Public | Closed – details here | |
| 23rd | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 4 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Final Day | |
| 30th | R&D Tax Credit Clinic | Radisson Blu, Limerick | Members only | Closed – details here | |
| Jun | 14th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 4 of 4 | Broadlake, Dublin | Members only | Final Day |
| 22nd | Design Thinking Conference 2017 | The Helix, Dublin | Public | Closed – details here | |
| 27th | Smart Connected Devices Series | DCU Alpha, Dublin | Members only | Closed – details here | |
| Aug | 31st | Innovation Practice Group visit | Silver Hill Foods | Public | Open – details here |
| Sep | 6th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 1 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Open – enquire here |
| 18th | Kellogg Innovation Network visit to Ireland | Galway | Public | Details here | |
| 21st | R&D Tax Credits & KDB Seminar | Radisson Blu, Limerick | Public | Open – details here | |
| 26th | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 1 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Open – details here | |
| 27th | Smart Connected Devices Series | Dell EMC, Limerick | Members only | Open – details here | |
| Oct | 4th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 2 of 4 | Design Partners, Bray | Members only | Continuation Day |
| 12th | R&D Tax Credit / KDB Clinic | Radisson Blu, Athlone | Members only | Open – details here | |
| 17th | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 2 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Continuation Day | |
| 24th | Leading Innovation for Business Growth | Croke Park, Dublin | Public | Open – details & booking here | |
| Nov | 8th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 3 of 4 | IBM Technology Campus, Dublin | Members only | Continuation Day |
| 14th | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 3 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Continuation Day | |
| Dec | 6th | Design Thinking Masterclass, Day 4 of 4 | Broadlake, Dublin | Members only | Final Day |
| 12th | Lean Product Development Programme, Day 4 of 4 | Finnstown Castle Hotel, Dublin | Members only | Final Day |
For any queries regarding our events, please contact Mary Byrne, Membership Development & Communications Manager on 087-6501215 or at Mary.Byrne@irdg.ie
