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.
