Research And Development R D Corporation Tax Credit
Tax credit for expenditure on research and development (R&D)
Provided by Dept of Finance
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Finance, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
The R&D Tax Credit can help your business pursue research and development projects and contribute to innovation and productivity.
Who is it for?
You may be eligible if: The company carries out qualifying R&D activities in Ireland, the European Economic Area (EEA), or the United Kingdom, and Is within the charge of corporation tax in Ireland. A company may qualify for the R&D Corporation Tax Credit if its R&D activities meet the following criteria: Involve systematic, investigative, or experimental activities Are in the field of science or technology Involve one or more of the following categories of R&D: basic research, applied research, or experimental development Seek to achieve a scientific or technological advancement Involve the resolution of scientific or technological uncertainty https://www.revenue.ie/en/companies-and-charities/reliefs-and-exemptions/research-and-development-rd-tax-credit/index.aspx
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Finance
- Type
- Tax Incentives & Reliefs
- Categories
- Tax Incentives & Reliefs
- Industries
- Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.