Value proposition

Unique non-profit, business-led Innovation Network for RD&I performing companies. Driving innovation excellence.

IRDG is Ireland's leading non-profit, business-led Innovation Network of member companies, working together to drive excellence in Innovation within Ireland’s industry to create growth, jobs and prosperity.

IRDG membership is evenly divided between Irish-owned and overseas-owned companies who range in size from start-ups to the largest companies in Ireland. Over the years, IRDG has developed a wide-ranging network of partner organisations and has had the opportunity to support members through significant commercial projects. Today, IRDG represents all sectors of industry including electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, financial services, food, software, engineering, healthcare and plastics.

IRDG's 5 Pillars
- Representation
- Funding & Support
- Innovation Networking
- Collaboration
- Learning

As a totally independent organisation, IRDG works together with members to help them with their Innovation and R&D agendas.

Representation on RD&I policy, Grants & Tax Credits Schemes, RD&I Strategy, Learning, Information & Advice RD&I best practice, Collaboration with Higher Education Institutes, Innovation Networking, Design Thinking, and Lean Product Development