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US-Ireland R&D Partnership

The US-Ireland R&D Partnership links researchers across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States to accelerate innovation in key sectors including health, energy and sustainability.

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What is it?

The US-Ireland R&D Partnership is a tri-jurisdictional alliance which was officially launched in 2006. Its aim is to promote collaborative innovative research projects which create value above and beyond individual efforts. To date 99 projects have been successfully funded under the Partnership across key sectors. Government funding secured for projects to May 2025 is valued at $184.011 million or €159.630 million or £135.233 million.

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US-Ireland R&D Partnership in Agriculture 2025 Call for new research applications

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has published the 2025 Agriculture & Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Foundation Programme Request for Applications. The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) are extremely pleased to confirm that the funding collaboration with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture will continue through the US-Ireland Research & Development partnership in Agriculture.

The Programme Priority Areas within the AFRI Foundation Programme RFA that are eligible for co-funding by DAERA and DAFM are confirmed. Please see below links to the relevant websites.

US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Call in Agriculture 2025 | Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs

Call Information: US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership


If you require any further information, please contact: Collaborative.research@daera-ni.gov.uk; Aidan.Holohan@agriculture.gov.ie

    Who is it for?

    Each jurisdiction is offered a unique opportunity to advance research interests, healthcare and economic development. The areas prioritised are cybersecurity, agriculture, health, nanoscale science and engineering, sensors and sensor networks, telecommunications, energy and sustainability.

    Why choose the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?

    Access to cross-jurisdictional collaboration.
    Funding opportunities for large-scale research.
    Increased potential for impactful outcomes.
    Enhanced project sustainability and reach.
    Join a network of funded projects with shared resources.
    Support in translating research into real-world applications.
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    What can your business expect to achieve from the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?

    The Partnership will help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and support research collaboration by facilitating single integrated proposal submissions prepared by US, Ireland and Northern Ireland researchers through funding programmes operated by the funding agencies in each jurisdiction.

    • Businesses – Get access to research, commercial opportunities, increased competitiveness
    • Researchers – Access global networking, top level collaborations, increased profile, and career development opportunities. Additionally, researchers North and South can apply for support to travel to the United States in order to develop proposals
    • Governments – Achieve the recognition of Ireland, North and South, as a centre for research excellence leading to increased global competitiveness and higher levels of Foreign Direct Investment
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    How to apply

    US-Ireland R&D applications are considered by a number of agencies in different research areas. Find out who the agencies are and get guidance on how to apply using the button below.

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