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Manufacturing guideAN OVERVIEW OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORTSFOR MANUFACTURING IN IRELAND

MANUFACTURING GUIDE 1

introduction 3

Which agency 4

What support 5

index 6

enterprise ireland 7

ida ireland 19

local enterprise offices 22

solas 26

intertradeireland 30

skillnets 33

niBrt 36

national standards authority of ireland 39

sustainaBle energy authority of ireland 44

higher education provision 46

engineers ireland 48

science foundation ireland 49

research & technology centres 51

technology gateWays centres 54

other governMent supports 56

contents

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Ireland’s manufacturing base is a key pillar of Ireland’s economysupporting, in 2014, direct employment of 218,500. Manufacturing; valueadded (% of GDP) in Ireland was last measured by the World Bank at 19.44in 2013. In addition manufacturing is a key driver of RD&I within Irish basedfirms. Significantly these manufacturing operations are regionallydistributed, providing employment opportunities throughout all regions of Ireland.

The strategic importance of a Nation’s manufacturing ecosystem based oncompetitiveness, innovation and collaboration is recognised globally as akey differentiator. Manufacturing is changing dramatically, driven bychanging consumer demands, the rapid pace of advances in technologies,environmental concerns, intensified globalisation and competition. By2030 the landscape will look significantly different from today and virtuallyunrecognisable from that of 15 years ago.

Ireland remains vulnerable to changing investment trends in manufacturingglobally, which in turn has potentially significant negative implications onIreland’s future economic growth and job creation.

The significant importance of the manufacturing sector to the IrishGovernment is evident in its alignment and embedding with respectivestrategies and policies, the “Making it in Ireland Manufacturing 2020”, itsongoing investments in research and technology centres of relevance tomanufacturing sectors, priority focus on key manufacturing sectors by theenterprise development agencies and in particular the more recentinitiative being progressed through the Action Plan for Jobs 2015 to assessthe need in Ireland for an innovative advance manufacturing centre.

Ireland’s manufacturing sector which includes both multinational andindigenous firms continues to deliver strong growth and job creationthroughout the country, and is a key driver of innovation. Key sectorsinclude Pharma and Bio Pharma, Medical Devices, Food, ICT and industrialproducts that have played a strong role in Ireland’s economic recoveryand will continue to be crucial to Ireland’s development over the comingdecade. Government Agencies, working together with industry, willcontinue to influence and drive Ireland’s investment in its skills andcapabilities to sustain and grow the existing and significant manufacturingasset and to better position Ireland to win new investments inmanufacturing into the future.

this brochure sets out the general supports for the manufacturing sectoron offer from various government organisations and agencies. it is not adefinitive guide in this respect as the type of supports are constantlybeing adapted to meet the ever changing manufacturing environment.

introduction

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Which enterprise agencyAccess to supports and the relevant enterprise agency is determined by:Ownership, scale and market orientation.

For start-ups, small and micro firms, the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs)operate as the first stop shop and can re-direct a firm to the mostappropriate supports and/or agency.

irish oWnedSmall and micro Irish owned firms involved in locally traded manufacturing activities and/or internationally traded services and employing less than 10 people: Firms involved in locally traded services are provided ‘soft’ advisory supports and access to Innovation Vouchers/Mentoring. LEOs

Start-ups/entrepreneurs LEOs

High Potential Start Ups(HPSU)/overseas entrepreneurs Enterprise Ireland

Irish owned firms that are exportingor have the potential to do so Enterprise Ireland

foreign oWnedForeign owned firms serving overseas markets IDA IrelandForeign owned firms in Food Sector Enterprise Ireland

Which agency for training and skillsdevelopMentSkillnetsSolasNiBRT

Which research and technology centreCompanies can access research and innovation supports from ScienceFoundation Ireland, EI and IDA Ireland.

Science Foundation Ireland provides industry facing research andinnovation supports to Irish and foreign owned companies – collaborativeresearch funded by SFI is led by an academic partner.

Enterprise Ireland provides direct R&D grants to industry and supports forcollaborative research with academia which is led by industry. IDA Irelandprovides direct R&D grants to its client companies.

There are a range of Research and Technology Centres relevant to theManufacturing sector, details of which are included at the end of this guideand more detail can be found at www.knowledgetransferireland.com

Which agency


In summary – supports can be broadly categorised asthose aimed at:

stiMulating neW BusinessinvestMents

• start-ups (entrepreneurship/hpsu’s)• greenfield fdi• coMpany expansions – foreign and irish

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transforMing existing coMpanies(capaBility Building)

• rd&i - in firM and collaBoration With statesupported investMents in acadeMic r&d

• ManageMent developMent – platforM 4groWth/innovation 4 groWth

• productivity enhanceMents – lean,BenchMarking, transforMational change

• skills and training

increasing exports/internationalisation

• accessing neW Markets –internationalisation/trade Missions/goinggloBal/first flight/Market access/international selling

• Mandate extension/strategic role Within Mnc

the details of scheMes and supports in thisBrochure are flagged With 1 or More of thethree syMBols shoWn aBove to identify therelevant category.

What supports

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indexpage agency

supportagency offering

stiMulate neW

BusinessinvestMents

transforM existing

coMpanies

increasing exports

8 enterprise ireland new investment & expansion

9 enterprise ireland strategy development

10 enterprise ireland Management development

11 enterprise ireland supports for productivity enhancement

12 enterprise ireland transformational change

13 enterprise ireland internationalisation

14 enterprise ireland skills for exports

15 enterprise ireland in-Market support/information/advice

16 enterprise irelanddirect support of in company rd&i(research and development andinnovation) direct financial support

17 enterprise ireland academic/industry researchcollaboration

18 enterprise ireland access to eu programmes

20 ida ireland new investment & expansion

21 ida ireland partnership programmes

23 leos grants

24 leos Mangement training

25 leos Mentoring

27 solas funding and administration of apprenticeships

31 intertradeireland Business funding

32 intertradeireland intelligence

34 skillnets subsidised Management developmenttraining and Mentoring

35 skillnets training networks delivering trainingrelevant to the Manufacturing sector

37 niBrt Biopharmaceutical Manufacturingresearch, education and training

38 niBrt customised training programmes

40 nsai standardisation

41 nsai Metrology

42 nsai conformity assessment

45 seai energy efficient supports

47 higher educationinstitutes higher education provision

48 engineers ireland upskilling, professional development

50 science foundationireland research collaboration

52 research &technology centres research & technology centres

55 technologygateways technology gateways centres

56 other governmentsupports

sMe online tool/Job plus/access tofinance


enterprise irelandEnterprise Ireland is the Government organisationresponsible for the development and growth of Irishenterprises in world markets. It works in partnershipwith Irish enterprises to help them start, grow,innovate and win export sales on global markets. Inthis way, it supports sustainable economic growth,regional development and secure employment.


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capital and eMployMent grantsTo stimulate investment by firms – including expansions by Irish owned firms.Aimed at stimulating job creation and growth in outputs.

capital investMent initiative (cii) To support investment in SMEs in new more efficient production equipmentincluding equipment related to automation, sub-automation and new productionlines with grant support up to €250,000.

JoB expansion fundFunding to support new employment. The fund provides grant support up to amaximum of €150,000 towards the recruitment of new employees. Applications forfunding will be accepted on specific call close dates.

tailored coMpany expansion packagesIf you are planning to undertake an ambitious expansion of your company that willcreate employment and grow your sales in international markets, Enterprise Irelandcan discuss a tailored financial support package for your company.

high potential start-up (hpsu) fundingEnterprise Ireland is responsible for supporting High Potential Start-Up (HPSU)Companies. HPSUs are start-up businesses with the potential to develop aninnovative product or service for sale on international markets and the potential tocreate 10 jobs and €1m in sales within 3 to 4 years of starting up.

To avail of HPSU supports, you must be a client company of Enterprise Ireland. Ifyou are an individual or early stage company seeking to start a new High PotentialStart Up (HPSU) check out the Start a Business section of the Enterprise Irelandwebsite.

Funding supports from Enterprise Ireland are closely aligned to a company’s stageof development. Broadly, high potential start-up companies are viewed as being atfeasibility stage; investor ready stage or growth stage.

AddressEnterprise IrelandEast Point Business ParkDublin 3

Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]

Websitewww.enterprise-ireland.com

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strategy developMent

BecoMing a client of enterprise ireland If your company is not currently a client of Enterprise Ireland, you should contactthe GET EXPORT READY helpdesk to ascertain your company’s eligibility forEnterprise Ireland support.

Mentor netWorkThe Enterprise Ireland Mentor Network helps companies identify and overcomeobstacles to growth. Mentors are senior executives, drawn from the private sector,with a proven track record in business.

strategic consultancy grantSupports efforts to improve the strategic capability by encouraging theengagement of outside consultants to assist in the development andimplementation of strategic initiatives.

neW Market research prograMMeSupport towards researching new products and new markets for firms at variousstages of development who are investigating new opportunities and have theambition/capability to deliver results in new markets.

Market access grantThis Grant is designed to assist clients to develop a viable marketing strategy for anew market. It supports a client to undertake all the activities from initial marketresearch to developing collateral prior to market launch.

internationalisation grantGrant to support the costs of researching and exploring new international businessopportunities. Eligible projects include 1) researching a new market for a new orexisting product or 2) researching an existing market for a new product.


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]




ManageMent developMent

leadership 4 groWth prograMMe Leadership 4 Growth aims to develop and enhance the leadership ambition,mindset and capability of Irish CEOs and their senior management teams.

platforM for groWth Aims to develop and enhance the capabilities of the top management team andhelp the company make good strategic choices.

the internet groWth acceleration prograMMeThe Internet Growth Acceleration Programme (iGAP) is an intensive managementdevelopment programme aimed exclusively at high potential internet companies.Ongoing support is also available from Irish internet entrepreneurs from the InternetGrowth Alliance who act as business advisors. This programme is open to firms withexport potential.

recruitMent of a key person/ ManagerProvides partial funding (for one year) towards the cost of recruiting a new KeyManager/employee with skills that are critical for the development of its business.

innovation 4 groWth This is a unique programme specifically designed to meet the needs of ambitiousand entrepreneurial Irish companies seeking to use innovation as a way to unlockopportunities in the marketplace. Targeting leaders in your management team, theprogramme will fast-track your company through an end-to-end innovation learningand practice journey and support you to deliver on one or more innovationinitiatives.


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]



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lean Business offerThe Lean Business Offer supports firms to adopt and embed lean businessprinciples in their organisation, aiming to enhance productivity andcompetitiveness.

Available at three levels : Lean Start, Lean Plus and Lean Transform

LeanStart is available via LEOs for small and micro firms.

green tech offerEnvironmentally Superior Products Initiative; Carbon Management/ ReductionInitiative; Eco-labels Initiative; and Environmental Standards.

Business process iMproveMent grantGrant to support short term company projects that are designed to developmanagement capability and drive company efficiencies and business processimprovements. Eligible Projects include either 1) LeanPlus, 2) E-Marketing or 3)GreenPlus.

enterprise ireland

supports for productivityenhanceMent


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]



training grants Financial supports for companies engaging in transformational change. environMental aid scheMeFinancial supports for: High efficiency Co-generation (CHP) installations; Promotionof Renewable Energy Sources; Energy Saving Measures & Environmental Protection.

leadership 4 groWth prograMMe Leadership 4 Growth aims to develop and enhance the leadership ambition,mindset and capability of Irish CEOs and their senior management teams. Access tothe Enterprise Ireland Programme is available to foreign owned firms as appropriate(and determined by the Project Executive in line with specific criteria).

lean transforM LeanTransform is a large scale, extensive and holistic company transformationprogramme delivered by an external training team of international reputation. Themain support mechanism is by training grant; support is available for consultancycosts for SMEs, but not large companies.

enterprise ireland

transforMational change


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]


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internationalisation

going gloBalThe Going Global Fund is focused on locally trading companies that havesuccessfully established businesses in Ireland, and wish to explore opportunities to internationalise.

first flight prograMMeHelps firms to develop a detailed export development plan. A Mentor can beassigned to assist the company with the self-assessment process and work withthem in developing action plans for specific export markets.

Business accelerator prograMMeThe Business Accelerator Programme connects individual Irish client companieswith an in-market Business Accelerator, i.e. an industry expert within a specificsector and market, with the experience, knowledge and contacts to support thecompany’s expansion and development into an export market.

developing Market entry strategies One-to-one meetings with clients on developing: a market entry strategy;researching market and competitor intelligence; indicating opportunities;undertaking product benchmarking; sourcing agents and distributors. Otherservices are delivered through overseas offices, seminars and incubator facilities.


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]



graduate placeMent prograMMesThere are two programmes. The first is a 12 month graduate training programme(graduates spend a minimum of 6 months outside of Ireland) and the second is 12month placement support for the employment of a graduate in Ireland.

excel at export selling WorkshopsAimed at rapidly embedding the proven tools of good international selling practiceinto the sales teams of companies across all industry sectors.

international selling prograMMeOffered in partnership with DIT and designed to equip Irish companies with thenecessary tools to reach their export sales potential in global markets.

Market developMent skillsSupports the market development skills of companies, providing support towardsinternal costs incurred when researching new markets for products and services.

enterprise ireland

skills for exports


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]


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enterprise ireland overseas office netWorkEnterprise Ireland’s overseas network of 33 offices engage with companies at anearly stage to provide assistance to achieve the first sale reference site, acceleratingthe ‘route to market’, including seminars on ‘preparing for markets’. EnterpriseIreland has incubator units in Europe, the United States and Asia that provide anoffice facility, networking benefits and hands-on support.

trade fairs/trade MissionsFinancial assistance is available to encourage SMEs to disseminate informationabout their products and to obtain market data on their industries by participatingin trade fairs and exhibitions.

introductions to third party servicesIntroductions to third party professional services to help with local issues such aslegal, recruitment, funding, M&A, debt collection and PR/advertising.

enterprise ireland

in-Market support/inforMation/advice


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]



direct support of in-coMpanyrd&i (research anddevelopMent and innovation)

direct financial supports

r&d fundingFinancial supports for small and large-scale product, process or service R&Dprojects and stimulation grants to assist companies not involved in R&D activities toinvestigate the potential for an R&D project.

r&d tax creditsAlthough not provided directly by the development agencies, the R&D tax creditprovides an additional 25 percent tax credit on eligible R&D expenditure (See www.Revenue.ie).

technical feasiBility study grantCan be used to investigate the feasibility of developing a new product, process,technology or service offering.

r&d fund – sMall proJectsThis fund supports product, process or service R&D projects where the grantamount is less than €150,000. This may suit companies undertaking R&D for thefirst time or companies progressing R&D activity in the business.

r&d fund – standard proJectsSupporting innovation in services, products and processes, the R&D Fund –Standard Projects is suitable for companies that are ready to progress to largerprojects. The maximum R&D grant that a company can receive is €650,000.


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]


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innovation partnership grantsEncourages Irish based companies to work with Irish HEIs to access their expertiseand resources to develop new and improved products, processes, services, andgenerate new knowledge and know-how. Projects are managed by the participatingthird level research institution.

innovation voucher scheMeThe scheme provides funding towards collaborating with Higher EducationInstitutes (HEIs) to explore business opportunities or address problems. It is open toall SMEs and funding is routed via the HEI.

technology gateWaysThe regionally based Technology Gateways are open access points for industry delivering innovative ‘near to market’ technological solutions for industry. The Technology Gateways act as portals to competencies across the national network of Institutes of Technology for the benefit of industry (www.technologygateway.ie).(See page 55)

technology centresTechnology Centres are collaborative research centres that are led by industry. Theyare resourced by highly qualified researchers associated with research institutionswho are empowered to undertake market focussed strategic R&D for the benefit ofindustry. This is a joint initiative between Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland allowingIrish companies and multinationals to work together in these centres. (See page 47)


Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]



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Phone+353 1 727 2000

Fax+353 1 727 2020

[email protected]

Websitewww.enterprise-ireland.com horizon 2020

Enterprise Ireland can provide financial support to Horizon 2020 applicants basedin Ireland. The Horizon 2020 national support network is made up of 32 EuropeanAdvisors drawn from 10 Irish research and industry agencies. This group’s mission isto help companies and academics participate in Horizon 2020 and to secure thenational target of €1.25B in funding for Irish participants from Horizon 2020.

european space agencyEnterprise Ireland co-ordinates Ireland’s industrial and research participation in theprogrammes of the European Space Agency and actively assists Irish companies tosuccessfully bid for ESA contracts. Enterprise Ireland also provides a source ofexpertise for Irish companies in developing and executing space strategies.

enterprise ireland

access to eu prograMMes


foreign oWned firM ida irelandIDA Ireland is the statutory agency with primaryresponsibility for the attraction and development offoreign direct investment (FDI) by overseas industryin Ireland. As one of the world’s leading ForeignDirect Investment Agencies, IDA Ireland has playeda central role in the economic development ofIreland for over forty years


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neW investMent & expansion

servicesAs Ireland's Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Agency, IDA Ireland provides arange of support and services to help foreign companies quickly establish anddevelop their operations in Ireland.

grants & fundingGrants are available to those considering foreign direct investment in Ireland. Theseare offered to both new and existing clients. All funding is negotiated on a case bycase basis in compliance with EU and Irish legislation.

capital & eMployMentThe level and availability of support is dependent on location and size of thecompany.

training grantsAvailable across the country to develop the competitive capabilities of companiesalready located in Ireland.

research, developMent & innovation Companies can avail of financial incentives to carry out in-house R&D projects andcollaborative projects with third-level institutes and industrial partners. There is alsoa 25% tax credit available for companies engaging in R&D.

R&D FUNDINGFinancial supports for small and large-scale product, process or service R&Dprojects and stimulation grants to assist companies not involved in R&D activitiesto investigate the potential for an R&D project.

R&D TAX CREDITSAlthough not provided directly by the development agencies, the R&D tax creditprovides an additional 25 percent tax credit on eligible R&D expenditure (Seewww. Revenue.ie).

AddressIDA IrelandWilton Park HouseWilton Place Dublin 2

Phone+353 1 603 4000

[email protected]

Websitewww.idaireland.com


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partnership prograMMes

IDA Ireland works with Enterprise Ireland to provide a series of partnershipprogrammes specifically designed to help support, grow and make businesses moreefficient. These include:

• lean prograMMe • green prograMMe • innovation partnership • export services • leadership & innovation

AddressIDA IrelandWilton Park HouseWilton Place Dublin 2

Phone+353 1 603 4000

[email protected]

Websitewww.idaireland.com


local enterprise officesThe Local Enterprise Offices are the “first stopshop” for people interested in starting up a newbusiness or already in business includingentrepreneurs, early stage promoters, start-ups andsmall businesses looking to expand. They provideinformation on Government supports includingdirect supports in the area of finance, mentoring,business advice, training and networks for peoplelooking to start a business or for small businesseswho are seeking to grow.


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grants

Financial supports are available from LEOs provided such enterprises/projectsmeet particular eligibility criteria.

feasiBlity/innovation grantFeasibility/Innovation Grants are designed to assist the promoter withresearching market demand for a product or service and examining itssustainability. These include assistance with innovation including specificconsultancy requirements, hiring of expertise from third level colleges, privatespecialists, design and prototype development.

priMing grantA Priming Grant is a business start-up grant, available to micro enterprises withinthe first 18 months of start-up. This can cover all business costs directlyattributable to starting a new business (save payments to State Bodies).

Business expansion grantThe Business Expansion Grant is designed to assist the business in its growthphase after the initial 18 month start-up period. Business Expansion Grants areawarded to sole traders, partnerships or limited companies provided suchenterprises/projects meet particular eligibility criteria.

Contact www.localenterprise.ie


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ManageMent training

The Accelerate Management Development programme is an example of a LEOmanagement development programme which provides the owner/manager withthe management, leadership, business skills and knowledge to achievesustainability and growth in their business. This integrated learning and mentorprogramme is designed to make an impact on both the owner/manager and their business.

The Accelerate programme will help participants to:

• Effectively address their business challenges• Develop and grow their business• Develop a strategy and plan for the business• Learn how to use a practical set of tools to improve each aspect of the

business• Develop an understanding of the fundamentals and principles of marketing• Utilise research to innovate and develop new customer centred products,

services or internal processes• Identify suitable forms of finance• Understand financial and management accounts • Understand cash flow management within their business• Learn sales generation and selling techniques• Develop/improve their management skills and capabilities within the context

of their business.

LEOs provide management development programmes to assist companies taketheir business to the next level. LEOs provide a wide range of high-qualitytraining supports which are tailored to meet specific business requirementsacross many areas such as Finance, Marketing & Sales, ManagementDevelopment and Digital Marketing.



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The LEO Mentor Programme is designed to match up the knowledge, skills, insightsand entrepreneurial capability of experienced business practitioners with smallbusiness owner/managers who need practical and strategic one to one advice andguidance. The mentor contributes independent, informed observation and advice toaid decision making.

All applications for mentor assistance are dealt with individually and are precededby a business needs analysis to assess the key needs of the business and determinethe most imperative mentoring objectives. Both new and existing businesses mayqualify for mentoring support.


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solasSOLAS is the new Further Education and TrainingAuthority and is responsible for the allocation offunding to 16 newly established Education andTraining Boards (ETBs). ETBs were established as aresult of the amalgamation of 33 former VECs andsubsequently incorporated the former FÁS nationaltraining centre network and its associatedcommunity-based provision into the relevant ETBs.ETBs are the primary provider of SOLAS fundedfurther education and training in Ireland at levels 1-6 inclusive on the NQF. SOLAS administers theApprenticeship programme and the Momentuminitiative.

ETBs provide accredited further education andtraining provision at NFQ levels 4- 6 inclusive orequivalent, providing employment related skills fora range of business and industry sectors under the‘Specific Skills Training’, ‘Traineeship’, ‘PLC’ and‘Training Centre-based Evening Course’programmes. SOLAS also funds a range of ETBprogrammes in demand by enterprises across thebusiness spectrum including manufacturing, suchas logistics and ICT.


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funding and adMinistrationof apprenticeships

SOLAS is the national authority with responsibility for the funding andadministration of apprenticeships http://www.solas.ie/. Apprenticeships areenterprise-led, demand-driven, education and training programmes for employedpeople aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and competence of an apprenticeto meet the needs of industry and the labour market. The current apprenticeshipsystem is designed as a modular system with alternating periods of on-the-job andoff-the-job training generally delivered over four years in collaboration withEducation and Training Boards, the Institutes of Technology and SOLAS approvedemployers. These alternating phases of training normally consist of three off-the-jobphases and four on-the-job phases. Employers have a primary role in identifyingand developing occupational standards and in shaping the content of thecurriculum in collaboration with trade unions and training providers.

The newly established Apprenticeship Council will oversee the renewal of theapprenticeship system in Ireland. In particular, the Apprenticeship Council isassigned the task of expanding apprenticeship into new sectors of the economy,across a range of qualification levels and mapping out the sectors where newapprenticeships can make a real difference to both employers and employees. TheCouncil is enterprise-led and has representatives from business, trade unions,further and higher education bodies and the Department of Education and Skills. Itis hosted by SOLAS, the further education and training authority. In January 2015the newly appointed Apprenticeship Council invited proposals for newapprenticeship programmes from consortia of enterprise, professional bodies andeducation and training providers.

AddressSOLASCastleforbes HouseCastleforbes RoadDublin 1

Phone+353 1 533 [email protected]

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course list




specific skills training,traineeship, training centreBased-eveningManufacturing-related courses providedby ETBs under ‘Specific Skills Training’,‘Traineeships’ and ‘training centre-based evening courses’ categories.

• 2D and 3D CAD - Computer AidedDrafting and Design and 3DParametric Modelling

• Computer Aided Engineering - Millingand Turning

• Milling - 4N2886• Business Appraisal and Start-Up• Cleanroom and Packaging Operations• CNC Machine Setting and Operations• Good Manufacturing Practice -

5N1959• Life Sciences Manufacturing

Operations• Manufacturing and Cleanroom

Operative• Overhead Lines Operative Traineeship• Pharma Manufacturing Technologies• Quality Assurance• Centre Lathe Turning • Welding - Various Processes – Ferrous

and non- ferrous metals to ASME andEN Standards

• Computer Aided CNC - WoodManufacturing

• Industrial Automation - Electrical andElectronic Control Systems

• Industrial Automation - PneumaticFluid Power Systems

• Industrial Automation -Programmable Automation

• Industrial Automation 6S5766• Machine Tool Operations - 5S5485• Programmable Logic Controllers -

Short Course.• Welding/ Fabrication• Furniture Design & Making – 5M2012• Courses Allied to Manufacturing

• Fork Lift Truck Operator • Heavy Goods Vehicle Driving – Rigid

& Artic• Logistics and Distribution• Purchasing• Supply Chain Logistics

post-leaving certificate (plc)Manufacturing related courses providedby ETBs under the ‘PLC’ category.

• Certificate in Engineering Technology• Mechanical Engineering• Engineering Technology• Engineering Studies• Pre University Engineering• Mechanical and Electronics

Engineering• Engineering• Laboratory Techniques• Applied Science• Laboratory Techniques (Pre University

Science)• 3D Computer Design• Computer Aided Design• Micro Electronics &

Computing/Electronic Technology• Advanced Certificate in

Microelectronics &Computing/Electronic Technology

• Electronic Technology• Electronic Technology -Robotics• Electronics and Games Technology• Food Science• Applied Science - Agri-Food• Laboratory Skills• Pre-University Science (Applied

Science Laboratory Techniques)• Applied Laboratory Science• Pre-University Science• Pre Third Level Science• Laboratory Techniques• Applied Science/Laboratory

Techniques/Environmental Science• Pharmaceutical Technician




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• Applied Science LAB Techniques• Science - Pre University• Jewellery & Art Metalcraft• Furniture Design & Making• Silversmithing and Jewellery Design• Blacksmith and Iron Craft • Boat Building

existing industry relatedapprenticeshipsExisting SOLAS-funded andadministered apprenticeshipprogrammes relevant to manufacturing.

• Electrical• Electrical Instrumentation• Industrial Insulation• Instrumentation• Mechanical Automation and

Maintenance Fitting• Metal Fabrication• Pipefitting• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning• Sheet Metal Working• Tool-making• Wood Manufacturing and Finishing

In July 2015 - 25 new Apprenticeshipschemes were proposed. Two newschemes in particular would be ofinterest to manufacturing companies -Manufacturing Engineer andManufacturing Technician offered bythe Irish Medical Devices Association.

intertradeirelandInterTradeIreland is the Cross-Border Trade andBusiness Development Body based in Newry, Co.Down and is funded by the Department of JobsEnterprise and Innovation in Ireland (DJEI) and theDepartment of Enterprise Trade and Investment(DETI). InterTradeIreland helps SMEs across theisland by offering practical cross-border businessintelligence, funding and meaningful contacts.www.intertradeireland.com



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Sourcing specialist advice or finding the right person with the right skills can be a challenge for businesses, while partnering with academic institutions can becomplex. InterTradeIreland can support companies financially in these areas,assisting not only with funding, but also with specialist expertise and vitalintroductions.

Acumen provides funding of up to £15,000/€18,750 to help you source the rightexpertise and people to target new markets effectively and increase your cross-border sales.

Fusion facilitates technology transfer and provides financial support to fund a highcalibre science, engineering or technology graduate and partners you with a thirdlevel institution with specific expertise - whether it’s for developing a new productor service or improving a process. Funding is available up to £31,000/€37,000 for 12 month projects and up to £44,250/€52,800 for 18 month projects.

Funding for Growth workshops and clinics are aimed at established businesseslooking for alternative means of Growth Finance. They provide businesses with therequired knowledge and skills to secure other key sources of finance to grow theirbusiness.

The Trade Accelerator Voucher helps SMEs with funding towards professionaladvice in relation to cross-border trading and regulations.

Funding for Early Stage Companies Assisting Start ups and Early Stage companiesseeking to raise Venture Capital to grow successfully.

AddressThe Trade and BusinessDevelopment BodyThe Old Gasworks Business ParkKilmorey StreetNewryCo DownBT34 2DE

Phone028 3083 4100 (048 from Ireland)Fax028 3083 4155 (048 from Ireland)[email protected]


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InterTradeIreland provides valuable business and policy intelligence onopportunities, regulation, market trends and important influencers. It also provides access to a strong knowledge base through Graduates, Universities,Company collaboration and specialist advisors to support innovation and product development.

Simple Guide to Cross-Border Business FREE guide helping business owners withsimple & practical advice on all aspects of cross-border trading.

Challenge Programme provides SMEs with a proven, reliable and repeatableinnovation process to bring ideas to market quicker and with less cost.

Go-2-Tender workshops Tender workshops to give your business the confidence,knowledge and practical skills to tender successfully for public sector contractsacross the island.

Horizon 2020 support helps SMEs and Researchers connect across the island toaccess European funding.

Business Monitor Inform your thinking with the largest all-island business owner-manager survey.

Research Reports Explore our extensive library of detailed research reports on keybusiness topics.

Trade Statistics Interact with our useful cross-border trade statistics web tool.

AddressThe Trade and BusinessDevelopment BodyThe Old Gasworks Business ParkKilmorey StreetNewryCo DownBT34 2DE

Phone028 3083 4100 (048 from Ireland)Fax028 3083 4155 (048 from Ireland)[email protected]


skillnetsSkillnets supports and works with businesses inIreland and their employees to address theircurrent and future skills needs by providing highquality, subsidised training through over 60 trainingnetworks in a range of regions and sectors acrossthe country. Companies can benefit by becoming amember of their local or industry-led trainingnetwork.

What can skillnets do for your Business?• Do you have specific training needs for your staffthat you would like to meet at a reduced rate?

• Would you like to be able to choose the timing,location and type of training course you wouldlike you/your staff to do?

• Would you like to maintain your competitiveedge by keeping your staff up to date with newtechnologies/trends in your industry?

Skillnets runs a number of programmes covering awide range of training.


skillnets ManageMentWorksprograMMe

suBsidised ManageMentdevelopMent training andMentoring

ManageMentWorksManagementWorks is a training network which helps firms to improve theirbusiness performance by providing a range of subsidised, tailored programmeswhich are supported by professional business mentors. The purpose is to assistfirms to grow in terms of their sales, output and employment.

ManagementWorks was established under the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs2012. The network was established to address the need to enhance the level ofmanagement capability of small and medium sized firms which was identified inthe report of the Management Development Council in 2010.

What coMpanies are eligiBle?All private sector businesses, based in the Republic of Ireland, who have fewerthan 250 employees, are eligible to participate in the programmes whichManagementWorks offers.

Why should My coMpany participate?All organisations can improve their management capability. For small andmedium sized firms, improving this capability has been shown to have a real andsustained impact on performance in terms of improved sales, efficiency andemployment growth.

What prograMMes are availaBle?The full list of programmes and their benefits can be found athttp://www.managementworks.ie/business/programmes

Contact Dr. Lorcán Ó hÓbáin

AddressSkillnets 5th FloorQ House 76 Furze RoadSandyford Dublin 18

Phone+353 1 207 9630

[email protected]

Websitewww.managementworks.ie



skillnets

training netWorks deliveringtraining relevant to theManufacturing sector

Skillnets provides high quality, subsidised training through over 60 trainingnetworks in a range of regions and sectors across the country. Below is a list ofSkillnets training networks that are most relevant to the manufacturing sector withwebsite details. Other training networks also deliver manufacturing related trainingfrom time to time. You can search for training courses at www.skillnets.ie/training

design, print & packagingskillnetTraining for the design, print andpackaging industries.www.dppskillnet.ie

fdii skillnetTraining for the food and drink industry.www.fdii.ie

ict ireland skillnetTraining for the technology sector.www.ictirelandskillnet.org

it@cork skillnetTraining for the IT sector in the South West.www.itcork.ie

itag skillnetTraining for the IT sector in the West.www.itag.ie

iMda skillnetTraining for the life sciences sector.www.imdaskillnet.ie

pharMacheM skillnetTraining for the pharmaceutical sector.www.pharmachemskillnet.ie

Business excellence skillnetVariety of business training courses.www.icbe.ie

hpsu skillnetVariety of training courses in the West.www.hpsunet.ie

iie Manufacturing andengineering Skillnet Training for the engineering andmanufacturing sectors.www.iieskillnet.ie

innovation & lean sigMa skillnetVariety of training courses.www.icbe.ie

ManageMentWorksManagement development trainingcourses with mentoring for SMEmanagers.www.managementworks.ie

MBe skillnet Variety of training courses.www.mbeskillnet.ie

ulearning skillnetVariety of training courses.www.ulearning.ie

tech north West skillnetTechnology training in the borderregion.www.technorthwestskillnet.com

first polyMer training skillnetTraining for the engineering andmanufacturing sectors.www.firstpolymer.com

space industry Skillnet Training for the space industry.www.spaceskills.net

Contact Alan Nuzum

AddressSkillnets 5th FloorQ House 76 Furze RoadSandyford Dublin 18

Phone+353 1 207 9630

[email protected]



niBrtNIBRT’s mission is to support the growth anddevelopment of all aspects of thebiopharmaceutical industry in Ireland by becominga global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturingresearch, education and training.


NIBRT performs high impact, world class, industry aligned research in all aspectsof bioprocessing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, therapeutic proteincharacterisation, compliance and regulation. Research is conducted via a widevariety of industry friendly mechanisms including consultancy, contact andcollaborative research programmes. NIBRT’s research partners include companiessuch as MSD, Lilly, Sanofi-Genzyme, BioMarin, Pfizer, Waters, Agilent.NIBRT also designs, develops and delivers best-in-class education and trainingsolutions for biopharmaceutical manufacturing across all levels to national andinternational students and workforces. NIBRT’s training clients include companiessuch as Amgen, MSD, Lilly, Sanofi-Genzyme, Regeneron, BioMarin, Jazz andAlexion.

NIBRT provides state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities(6,500m2) for research, process development and training activities.

NIBRT has won numerous national and international awards including: theISPE/Interphex Facility of the Year Award; Bioprocess InternationalManufacturing Collaboration of the Decade; Waters Centre of Innovation andTaoiseach’s Public Service Excellence Awards.

• Biopharmaceutical manufacturing• Bioanalytics and product characterisation • Process Analytical Technologies / Quality by Design • Process development and optimisation• Customised training and education programmes

Contact Dominic Carolan

AddressNational Institute forBioprocessing Researchand Training (NIBRT),Foster Avenue,Mount Merrion,Co. Dublin.

Phone+353 1 215 8100

[email protected]

Websitewww.nibrt.ie

niBrt

BiopharMaceuticalManufacturing research,education and training



niBrt

custoMised trainingprograMMes

all niBrt training can BecustoMised to Meet a client’srequireMentsCustomised Content We will develop and implement coursecontent to your specifications in orderto replicate how operations, processesand procedures are applied in yourorganisation.

Customised SchedulingWe can organise training courses tosuit your business priorities and workschedules.

Customised DeliveryNIBRT can deliver courses to clients viaonline learning or by on-site visits ifrequired.

open coursesOpen courses are short, intensiveprogrammes which are focused on aparticular topic. Full courses details areavailable from: http://www.nibrt.ie/cat_training_schedule.jsp

Masters prograMMesM.Sc. in Biopharmaceutical ScienceSummary: The post-graduateprogramme in biopharmaceuticalscience aims to provide students with acomprehensive grounding in criticalaspects of biopharmaceuticalprocessing and their support services,with specific focus on the productlifecycle of biopharmaceuticalproducts and their associatedprocesses

M.Sc. in Bioprocess EngineeringSummary: The M.Sc. is an interactiveand dynamic programme that willdevelop your knowledge andappreciation of the conceptual andfactual bases for bioprocess designand operation. It also develops yourunderstanding of bioprocessing,particularly the structures, roles andexperimental methods associated with

biopharmaceuticals, their analysis,production methods and technologyfor monitoring and control ofbioprocesses.

on-line coursesNIBRT’s major award programmes aredelivered by online learningtechniques. These programmes areaccredited by the Institute ofTechnology Sligo including hands-onpractical training in the NIBRTbiopharmaceutical plant.

Higher Certificate in Science in GMPand TechnologyBSc (Ordinary) in BiopharmaceuticalScienceBSc (Ordinary) in BiopharmaceuticalScience

certificate prograMMesNIBRT’S certificate programmes areshort, accredited, training programmesthat have been designed in associationwith our partners, Pfizer, Merck SharpDohme, Janssen Biologics and EliLilly and Co.

These programmes focus on upskillingclients on the key competenciesrequired in biopharma manufacturing.They are intensive programmes whichare delivered via a blend of onlinelearning and practical modules in theNIBRT facility.

springBoardThe Springboard initiative in highereducation provides an exciting pipelineof free training programmes for thosewho are currently seeking employmentin Ireland.

NIBRT is currently inviting applicationsfor Springboard programmes. To applyfor these programmes please [email protected].

AddressNational Institute forBioprocessing Researchand Training (NIBRT),Foster Avenue,Mount Merrion,Co. Dublin.

Phone+353 1 215 8100

[email protected]

Websitewww.nibrt.ie



national standardsauthority of ireland (nsai)

As the national standards body NSAI providesindustry with an infrastructure for products andservices to be developed, traded and relied onnationally and around the world. NSAI delivers thisinfrastructure through the core programmes ofstandardization, industrial and scientific metrology,legal metrology (i.e. measurements and measuringinstruments used in trade) and conformityassessment, all of which contribute to enabling trade.


nsai

standardisation

NSAI Standardisation provides a gateway for Irish business to directly influencethe shape of national and international product/service standards in their sectorand so gain a competitive edge in European and global markets. Using Irish,European or International standards can help businesses to enhance the qualityof their products and efficiency of their processes. It is increasingly recognisedthat standards facilitate innovation through the diffusion of new knowledge,creating an environment for development and reducing time to market for new products.

NSAI’s portfolio of 20,000 standards caters for all sectors of economic activity.NSAI works with groups such as trade associations, professional institutions,educational bodies, consumer representatives, environmental groups, publicauthorities and individual businesses. Through the Standards ConsultativeNetwork Irish participants can interact with national and international experts,researchers, potential customers, competitors and suppliers.

The range of activities covers:

• Accessibility• Construction• Electrical• Energy• Environmental• Food• Gas• Health• Health & Safety• Information & Communication Technology [ICT]• Management• Services

Should participation in a Committee not be feasible it is still possible to beinvolved in helping to develop standards by suggesting an idea for a newstandard or viewing and commenting on draft standards through the NSAI publicportal “Your Standards, Your Say”.


AddressNSAI1 Swift Square Northwood ParkNorthwood Santry Dublin 9D09 A0E4

Phone+353 1 807 3800

[email protected]

Websitewww.nsai.iewww.standards.ie


nsai

Metrology

industrial and scientific MetrologyNational Metrology Laboratory (NML) is the national metrology institute forIreland and is responsible for establishing, maintaining and developing thenational measurement standards for physical quantities and their disseminationto Irish users. The NSAI National Metrology Laboratory provides industrial andscientific metrology to Irish industry with access to internationally traceablemeasurement standards across 14 units, accompanying high precision instrumentcalibration, training and advice. These services support business entities withrequirements for the highest accuracy measurement in their development,manufacturing and control processes.

Calibration services are provided for the following areas:

• Acoustic Calibration• Electrical Calibration• Fish Scale Calibration• Force Calibration• Humidity Calibration• Length Calibration• Mass Calibration• Pressure Calibration• Temperature Calibration• Time and Frequency Calibration• Torque Calibration

legal MetrologyNSAI provides the regulatory function for the oversight of measurements andmeasuring instruments used in trade, with powers to investigate and prosecutefor breaches of underpinning legislation. Enforcement operates on a risk basedassessment model. This Service is the notified body and market surveillanceauthority for two EU Directives.



Phone+353 1 807 3800

[email protected]

Twitter@NSAI_Standards

Websitewww.nsai.ie


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conforMity assessMent

ManageMent systeMs and product certificationAccess to national and international markets is increasingly being dictated by therequirement for evidence of compliance with Standards. Through the range ofproduct and systems certification NSAI provides business with that independentand internationally recognised certificate of compliance. With NSAI productcertification (CE marking) Irish indigenous and multinational companies haveimmediate access to European and world markets.

These include:

Quality Management ISO 9001 the most popular management system standardin Ireland and internationally, is designed to improve customer satisfaction levels,internal efficiency and process consistency.

Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001 helps organizations to meettheir environmental obligations, control their environmental impacts and improvetheir environmental performance.

Health and Safety Management Systems OHSAS 18001 helps organizations meettheir health and safety obligations, control the impact of potential and actualhazards, and improve their health and safety performance.

Excellence Through People ETP 1000:2012 focuses on getting organisations tolook at their people as a key source of competitive advantage. The scheme isavailable to all organisations – regardless of size.

Food Safety Management Systems ISO 22000 sets out requirements for foodsafety management systems that are applicable to all sectors of the foodindustry, from local caterers to multinational processors.



Phone+353 1 807 3800

[email protected]


Websitewww.nsai.ie


nsai

conforMity assessMent

Medical Device Management Systems ISO 13485 is designed to guide companiesdesigning, manufacturing and supplying medical equipment. As a Notified Bodyunder the Medical Device Directive, the Active Implantable Medical DeviceDirective, and the In-Vitro Diagnostic Directive, NSAI offers special expertise inthe CE Marking of medical devices.

Information Security Management ISO 27001 helps businesses to manage andprotect their information assets from loss, unintended disclosure or corruption.

CQAI-NSAI Scheme ISO 9001:2008 helps companies in the construction industrymeet management system standards through cooperation between CQAI andNSAI.

In addition to management certification services, NSAI operates individualcertification schemes, including CE marking, for specific product and servicegroups. These include schemes for motor vehicles, the security sector, electricalproducts, food hygiene and safety, timber, energy efficiency and construction.



Phone+353 1 807 3800

[email protected]


Websitewww.nsai.ie

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sustainaBle energyauthority of ireland(seai)

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)is responsible for promoting greater energyefficiency and use of renewable energy across allsectors of the economy. The business case forenergy efficiency is strong, unlocking significanteconomic benefits for organisations and the countryas a whole. SEAI has a range of programmes inplace to support and assist organisations, large andsmall, capitalise on the opportunity energyefficiency presents. Audits are available with followup mentoring to assist implementation ofrecommendations. Energy management training fororganisations of all sizes and best practicepromotion and networking facilitate companieslearning from one another. Embedding structuredenergy management into an organisation’s processthrough application of Irish and internationalstandards are powerful tools to enhance theperformance and reputation of a business.


seai

energy efficient supportsirish oWned firMforeign oWned firM

advice Mentoring and assessMent (aMa)The AMA programme provides specialist energy advisors directly to companiesto undertake an energy audit/assessment identifying opportunities for reducingenergy usage and cutting costs. Typical savings are up to 20%. The serviceincludes a follow up mentoring session after three months to support ongoingaction. The standard commitment is 2.5 days depending on the size of the energybill. For more information and to register for an AMA see www.seai.ie/business

energy ManageMent training Adopting a structured approach to energy management, with commitment atsenior level in organisations, is the best way to maximise energy efficiency gains.SEAI has designed a range of training courses, appropriate to the needs ofdifferent sized organisations, which give the participants the guidance and toolsto implement at company level. Online email supports, as well as mentoring atsite level are provided over the course of the programme. For more informationand to register your interest see www.seai.ie/business

large industry energy netWork (lien) and agreeMentsprograMMes Through the Large Industry Energy Network (LIEN), SEAI works in partnershipwith 170 of Ireland’s largest energy users spending over €1bn annually on energyand representing about half of Ireland’s industrial energy use. Through thispartnership all organisations commit to setting and reporting annually on energyperformance. In return SEAI provides expert energy advisors to assist in thedelivery of those targets. Half of these companies have made a deepercommitment to embedding energy management through implementation of theISO 50001 Energy Management Standard in return for which SEAI increases thementoring and support provided to them. There is a strong networkingcomponent to the programme which allows for sharing and promotion of bestpractice and companies work together on the current and future challengespresented in the energy area. For more information see www.seai.ie/lien

AddressSustainable EnergyAuthority of IrelandWilton Park HouseWilton PlaceDublin 2D02 T228

Phone+353 1 808 2100

[email protected]

Websitewww.seai,ie/business

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higher educationprovision

A range of programmes are provided by highereducation institutes (HEI) to support the up-skillingof employees in manufacturing. Your local HEI willwork with you to develop and provide in-companytraining tailored to your specific needs. TheIndustry Liaison Office is the first point of contact.


higher education institutes

The centre for advancedmanufacturing and managementsystems (CAMMS) in CIT provides bothcross-skilling programmes and entrylevel feeder programmes (such as theCertified Manufacturing Technician). Inaddition, CAMMS specialises in nichecourses, including suites ofprogrammes in Manufacturing/Quality,Process Control & Automation, ProjectManagement, and Sustainable Energy.

The University of Limerick EnterpriseResearch Centre partners withcompanies to deliver professionaleducation at NFQ levels 7-10 in areassuch as Supply Chain Management,Quality Management, Lean SigmaSystems and Technology Management.Progression pathways are available toIndustry PhD level. The course deliveryis through a hybrid of traditionaldistance education, online learning andface-to-face contact.

Sligo/Athlone Institutes of Technologyin collaboration with First PolymerSkillnets and Plastics Ireland provide adistance learning BEng in Polymer

Processing (Level 7), primarily aimed atthose working within Medical Devices,Polymer and Pharmaceutical industries.

Bioinnovate Ireland is an intensiveinnovation training programmefocused on the medical devices sector.It is modelled on the StanfordBioDesign programme and is run as acollaboration between four universities– NUIG, UCC, UL and DCU.

UCC provides a range ofundergraduate and postgraduateprogrammes in Supply ChainManagement (with an emphasis onlean techniques) that blend academicand practical expertise.

Higher Education Institutes offer arange of courses which are focused onthe upskilling of employees in the areaof manufacturing and planttechnology.


higher education institutes provide a range ofprograMMes for upskilling. these are exaMples:


engineers ireland

upskilling “non governMent”

Engineers Ireland is active in the provision of up-skilling those employed within themanufacturing sector through continuing Professional Development offerings, manyof which can be delivered in-company. CPD provision is available across a wide skillsspectrum including project management, communication/ commercial andinterpersonal skills, technical/legal programmes such as procurement and expertwitness training and strategic management.

Industry and professional associations provide continuous development andmanufacturing related courses.

General Enquiries,Engineers Ireland22 Clyde RoadBallsbridge, Dublin 4

Phone+353 1 665 1300

Fax+353 1 668 5508

[email protected]

Websitehttp://engineersireland.ie



science foundationireland (sfi)

SFI strongly encourages research collaborationbetween SFI funded scientists & engineers andindustry. Such interactions enable companies togain access to world leading skills and expertiseand important new science and engineeringresearch developments in Ireland. SFI plays acomplementary role to that of its sister agenciesIDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. SFI helps linkresearchers with companies that are working onrelevant projects and provides the supportiveenvironment for collaborative work.



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research collaBoration

sfi industry felloWships The Industry Fellowships programme facilitates the mobility of people betweenacademia in Ireland and Industry in Ireland and abroad. Fellowships can bebetween three and twelve months if full-time, or between six and twenty fourmonths if part-time. Applications may be submitted for an Industry Fellowshipaward up to a maximum of €120,000 direct costs. Companies wishing to applyshould first identify an academic partner with whom an application can be jointlyprepared. Please refer to http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-calls/open-calls/sfi-industry-fellowship-programme-2015.html for details on identifying a partner.

sfi partnership prograMMe The Partnership Programme provides a flexible mechanism by which key partnerssuch as industry, funding agencies, charities, philanthropic organisations orHigher Education Institutes (HEIs) can partner with the goal of co-fundingoutstanding research opportunities in Ireland. This programme provides amechanism to allow new industry partners to gain access to world leading skillsand expertise in Irish higher education institutions. Companies interested inparticipating should first contact [email protected] for more information.

sfi research centres & research centre spokesThe SFI Research Centres are twelve world leading, large scale Research Centreswith a major economic impact for Ireland. The Spokes programme provides amechanism to allow new industry and academic partners to collaborate with theexisting SFI Research Centres, gaining access to their world leading skills andexpertise. Companies wishing to participate in the Spokes programme shouldfirst contact the relevant Research Centre; the Centre will provide more details onthe programme. The twelve SFI Research Centres are included in the Research &Technology Centres section of this brochure. They are also listed at:http://www.sfi.ie/investments-achievements/sfi-research-centres.html

Address Science FoundationIreland, Wilton Park House, Wilton Place, Dublin 2

Phone +353 1 607 3249

email [email protected]

Website www.sfi.ie


research & technologycentres

Many of Ireland’s research centres engage in collaborative research and/or partner with firms to address specific research and development needs. Firms can make contact through the Industry Liaison Office in Universities, Technology Transfer Offices in Institutes of Technology or by contacting Research and Technology Centres directly. Contactdetails of Research & Technology Centres can befound on their websites.

Enterprise Ireland offers indigenous companies anumber of supports in relation to research andindustrial collaboration which are listed on pages17-18 of this brochure.


research & tecnology centres

adapt Centre for Digital Content PlatformResearch www.adaptcentre.ie

aMBer Advanced Material and BioEngineeringResearch www.ambercnetre.ie

apc Alimentary Pharmabiotic CentreHttp://apc.ucc.ie

arch Applied Research for Connected Healthwww.arch.ie

Bdi Biomedical Diagnostics Institutewww.bdi.ie

ccan Collaborative Centre for AppliedNanotechnology www.ccan.ie

ceadar Centre for Applied Data AnalyticsResearch www.ceadar.ie

connect The Centre for Future Networks andCommunications www.connectcentre.ie

cÚraM The Centre for Research in MedicalDevices www.devices.ie

dptc The Dairy Processing Technology CentreEmail: [email protected]

fhi Food for Health Ireland www.fhi.ie

fMc2 Financial Mathematics and ComputationCluster www.fmc-cluster.org

grctc Financial Services Governance, Risk andCompliance Technology Centrewww.grctc.com

ic4 The Irish Centre for Cloud Computingand Commerce www.ic4.ie

icMr Irish Centre for Manufacturing Researchwww.icmr.ie

icoMp Irish Centre for Composites Researchwww.icomp.ie

icrag Irish Centre for Research in AppliedGeosciences www.icrag-centre.org

ierc International Energy Research Centrewww.ierc.ie

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research & tecnology centres

infant The Irish Centre for Fetal and NeonatalTranslational Researchwww.infantcentre.ie

insight Centre for Data Analyticswww.insight-centre.org

ipic Irish Photonic Integration Centrewww.ipic.ie

ivi Innovation Value Institutewww.ivi.nuim.ie

learnovate Centre of Research and Innovation inLearning Technologywww.learnovatecentre.org

lero The Irish Software Research Centrewww.lero.ie

Marei Marine Renewable Energy Irelandwww.marei.ie

Mcci Microelectronic Circuits Centre Irelandwww.mcci.ie

pMtc Pharmaceutical ManufacturingTechnology Centre www.pmtc.ie

reMedi The Regenerative Medicine Institutewww.remedi.ie

sBi Systems Biology Irelandwww.ucd.ie/sbi/

sees Sustainable Electrical Energy Systemswww.erc.ucd.ie

sspc Synthesis and Solid StatePharmaceutical Centre www.sspc.ie

tcBB Technology Centre for Biorefining andBioenergy www.tcbb.ie

crf/cs Clinical Research Facilities and Centreswww.rcsicrc.ie

ichec Irish Centre for High-End Computingwww.ICHEC.ie

Marine institute www.marine.ie

niBrt National Institute for BioprocessingResearch and Training www.nibrt.ie

teagasc Food Research Centres (Moorepark andAshtown) www.teagasc.ie

tyndall Tyndall National Institutewww.tyndall.ie


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technology gateWays

Enterprise Ireland in partnership with the Institutesof Technology has established a nationwidenetwork of 12 Technology Gateways which:

• Deliver technology solutions for Irish industryclose to their market needs.

• Are open access points for industry of all sizes. • Act as a portal to the wider resources in the Irish

research infrastructure.• Have a proven track record of delivering new

products, process improvement, research anddevelopment programmes and new processes.

A guide to Technology Gateways can be found atwww.technologygateway.ie


technology gateWays centres

the apt gateWay | polyMer technologiesThe APT Gateway is based on theAthlone IT campus. www.aptireland.ie

the cappa gateWay | applied photonic solutionsThe CAPPA Gateway is based in Cork IT.www.cappa.ie

the coMand gateWay | connected MediaThe COMAND Gateway is deliveringsolutions for the software industryacross multiple media platforms.www.comand.ie

the crest gateWay | coatings innovationsThe CREST Gateway is based in Dublin. www.crestit.ie

the iMar gateWay | intelligent Mechatronics & rfidfor Manufacturing industryThe IMaR Gateway is based in IT Tralee. www.imar.ie

the Micra gateWay | Bio diagnosticsThe MiCRA Gateway is based in ITTallaght.www.micra.ie

the Mstg gateWay | MoBile servicesThe MSTG Gateway is based inWaterford IT.http://mstg.tssg.org

the pMBrc gateWay |pharMaceutical & healthcareThe PMBRC Gateway is based inWaterford IT.www.pmbrc.org

the shannon aBc gateWay |applied BiotechnologyThe Shannon ABC Gateway is based onthe IT Tralee & Limerick IT campuses. www.shannonabc.ie

the seaM gateWay |engineered MaterialsThe SEAM Gateway is based inWaterford IT.www.seam.ie

the tec gateWay | eMBedded systeMsThe TEC Gateway is based in Cork IT.www.tec-centre.ie

the Wisar gateWay | Wireless solutionsThe WiSAR Gateway is based inLetterkenny IT.www.wisar.ie


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other governMent supports

sMe online toolThe Supporting SME Tool has beenbuilt with the focus on the informationa small business needs and isaccessible from over thirty differentwebsites, the majority of which areGovernment sites that SMEs use. Byanswering 8 simple questions, eachuser receives filtered results on therange of specialised Governmentsupports that could possibly suit theirbusiness, information onGovernment access to credit schemesand the contact details for theirnearest Local Enterprise Office todiscuss any results in greater detail.

You can view the Online Tool here:www.localenterprise.ie/smeonlinetool

JoBsplusJobs Plus is an incentive from theDepartment of Social Protection toencourage and reward employers whooffer employment opportunities to thelong term unemployed. Grants of€7,500 and €10,000 are available.Additional information can be foundon the www.welfare.ie on theemployer, jobsplus section.

access to financeStrategic Banking Corporation ofIreland:A new, strategic SME fundingcompany, the SBCI’s goal is to ensureaccess to flexible funding for IrishSMEs by facilitating the provision of:

• Flexible products with longermaturity and capital repaymentflexibility, subject to credit approval;

• Lower cost funding to financialinstitutions which is passed on toSMEs;

• Market access for new entrants tothe SME lending market, creatingreal competition.

All of these elements create a morecompetitive and dynamic environmentfor SME funding. The SBCI is a vitalnew part of the country’s financialarchitecture. By taking a freshapproach to funding SMEs in Ireland,the long-term potential of the sectorto drive economic growth and jobcreation will be actively supported.

The funding will be made available toSMEs through both bank and non-bankspecialist lenders.

Loan Guarantee SchemeThe Credit Guarantee Scheme aims tohelp viable businesses which havebeen refused conventional bank creditfacilities access a state-backedguarantee for 75% of their loan. TheCredit Guarantee Scheme provides a75% guarantee to banks against losseson qualifying loan facilities. Bank ofIreland, AIB and Ulster Bank areparticipating lenders. The borrowerpays a 2% annual premium, whichpartially covers the cost of providingthe guarantee.

Venture CapitalEnterprise Ireland andInterTradeIreland can assist companieswho wish to raise venture capitalfunding to grow their businesses.Neither agency acts as a broker, butcan assist companies with contactdetails and specific areas of interest for the major Irish venture capitalcompanies. In addition, theseagencies can assist you withintroductions to these specific venture capital funds.

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