Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland

Research Ireland – Defence Innovation Challenge

Last update: Aug 11, 2026 Last update: Aug 11, 2026

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Location:Ireland
Ireland
Funding agency:
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: EUR 1,000,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Security & Peacebuilding, Research & Innovation
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: Ireland
Ireland
Date posted: Aug 11, 2026

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Research Ireland – Defence Innovation ChallengeThe Research Ireland – Defence Innovation Challenge is inviting applications to support research projects that address existing and emerging defence challenges. The Research Ireland-Defence Innovation Challen
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About the Sectors

Security & Peacebuilding

Focuses on strengthening safety and security systems while supporting conflict prevention, stabilization, and long-term peacebuilding efforts.


Key areas:
  • Security sector support and oversight mechanisms
  • Protection systems, surveillance, and access control
  • Risk reduction programs
  • Conflict prevention, mediation, and peacebuilding initiatives

Research & Innovation

Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.


Key areas:
  • Scientific research, studies, and investigations
  • Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
  • Technology development
  • Space-related research and exploration themes

Locations

Ireland

Ireland prioritizes transport expansion, housing infrastructure, renewable energy, and digital connectivity to support population growth and foreign investment. Infrastructure programs address urban congestion, broadband expansion, and grid modernization. Financing combines national expenditure, EU support, and public-private partnerships. Housing shortages, energy transition goals, and rapid economic growth shape long-term infrastructure needs.

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