Science Foundation Ireland (Taighde Éireann) — Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF)

Multi-million euro collaborative deeptech grants (€1.5M–€7M) targeting disruptive technologies (AI, cell therapy, photonics).

Deeptech

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Open Call

Title

Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund – Call 8

Deadline

2027-02-03

Ticket size

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Description

DTIF Call 8, managed by the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and administered by Enterprise Ireland. Opened for applications on 1 October 2026; closes 3 February 2027 at 3pm Irish time. €40 million budget; projects are funded by ranking of weighted evaluation scores after a four-month application window. Enterprise Ireland information webinar on 22 October 2026.

Eligibility

✓ Collaborative projects; Irish semi-state organisations and public bodies may now participate as non-funded partners✓ Applications through the online submission portal

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Other Ireland sources in the matrix

Government Grant Agency

Enterprise Ireland — Commercialisation Fund

Government Grant Agency

Enterprise Ireland — Competitive Start Fund (CSF) / Pre-Seed Start Fund

University TTO / Spinout Hub

Trinity College Dublin (TCD) — Trinity Research & Innovation

University TTO / Spinout Hub

University College Dublin (UCD) — NovaUCD

University TTO / Spinout Hub

University of Galway — Innovation Office / BioExcell

Tech Bank / Venture Debt / Growth PE

Bank of Ireland — Innovation & Technology Banking (Dublin)

Tech Bank / Venture Debt / Growth PE

AIB — Allied Irish Banks (AIB Tech Lending Desk)

Tech Bank / Venture Debt / Growth PE

BGF Ireland / ACT Venture Capital — BGF Growth Capital & ACT Late-Stage Tech