Industry - Academic Research Partnerships

Trinity is committed to supporting enterprise — from SMEs to MNCs, from short term projects to long term on-going collaborative projects. In a national or international context, we work collaboratively with industry stakeholders and agencies to share infrastructure and expertise, tackle industry relevant research challenges, problems, or address grand challenges.

Advantages of Partnering with Us

Partnership in world class research focussing on your challenges
Graduate and PhD Employment / Talent - Evaluate future employees
Significant Leveraged Research Funding - sharing costs / sharing the risks
State if the art nationally funded infrastructure - world class infrastructure
Ecosystem & Environment to network and influence - Ireland and beyond
Access to intellectual property - Strengthen your IP position
European Connectivity - Horizon Europe networks, Policy networks

Case Studies

Eurofins and Trinity - Predictive Medicine

Ireland’s first Private Genetic Medical Testing Laboratory

Trinity Quantum Alliance

Bringing researchers from academia and industry together to further quantum science and technology

Sustainable Aviation Research with Ryanair

Combating climate change and promoting sustainable transport

Kerry Group Researcher in Residence

Immersing Kerry Group researchers in the lab at Trinity College Dublin

ESB and Trinity - Accelerating technology innovation in energy sector

Enabling large energy users to make better energy choices

IBM and Trinity

Advancing innovation in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, security, and accelerated discovery

Funding support for Collaborative Research

There are several opportunities for companies to benefit from research funding, and our professional corporate partnership team will work with you to navigate the complicated funding system and identify the right opportunity for the proposed partnership.

Funding support for Collaborative Research

Trinity offers services to support industry R&D, including: • Contract Research • Rapid Materials Analysis • Local Manufacturing Support • Consultancy • Specialist Training

Enterprise Ireland fosters the growth of Irish enterprises in global markets. Methods of engagement with Trinity: • Technology Centres • Innovation Partnerships • Innovation Vouchers • Technical Feasibility Study • Commercialisation Fund

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) invests in scientific and engineering research, supporting researchers and teams to generate new knowledge and technologies in STEM. Methods of engagement with Trinity: • SFI Investigators Programme • SFI Industry Fellowships • SFI Research Centres • SFI Research Centre Spokes Programme • SFI Strategic Partnerships • SFI Short-Term Industry Visiting Fellowship

The EU funds various projects and programmes, including Horizon Europe, with nearly €95 billion available from 2021 to 2027. Methods of engagement with Trinity: • Framework Programme • Partnering with Leading Institutions • Leveraging EU Funding • Networking Opportunities • Service Agreements • Horizon 2020 • Recruitment, Placement & Exchange

Ireland's inward investment promotion agency, the IDA, promotes Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) through various services. Methods of engagement with Trinity: • Securing FDI • Promoting Irish Research Excellence • Showcasing 'Best-in-Class' Technologies • International Company Engagement • Technology Centre • Training Support

The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and policy body for higher education and research in Ireland. Methods of engagement with Trinity: • Delivery of Infrastructure Access • Enabling Fundamental Research Base • Core Research Foundation Delivery

For more information please contact the Business Development Team