Resources & Achievements

  • It's wide RD&I perspective, regional and sectoral spread and its independence.
  • Its credibility, openness, standing and track record of delivering for its members and nationally.
  • A strong, committed, representative, diverse and growing membership base.
  • A successful business model that delivers to its members through accessing RD&I funds (€150m - €200m in funding for members since 1992).
  • The participation of IRDG Board members on the main RD&I funding committees over the years.
  • Its ability to market successfully the RD&I message to non-performers of RD&I and to prospective IRDG members.
  • Participation in the EI R&D Advocates and Awareness Programmes to promote R&D, almost 600 companies contacted, half of whom have come into the R&D system for the first time.
  • Its capability to act as honest broker and clearing house between member companies.