IRDG presentation
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The Voice & Innovation Network for Industry R&D
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The three Enterprise Innovation Networks The Irish Software Association (ISIN), Industry Research & Development Group (IRDG) and the Construction IT Alliance (CITA) EIN, all funded by Enterprise Ireland hosted a joint seminar on Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in the Dublin City Council offices on Wood Quay from 08.00am - 11.00am. There were 80 delegates in attendance and an additional 20 viewing the event online. The intention of this event was to focus on the need to Collaborate to Innovate for a successful future. The Opening address was given by Mr Greg Treston from Enterprise Ireland. Greg is Head of Research & Innovation. There was then a short Introduction to each of the Enterprise Innovation Networks. Speakers included Paul Sweetman of ISIN, Denis Hayes of IRDG and Suzanne Purcell of CITA EIN. This was followed by presentation on Collaborating with Third Level Research Institutes by John Whelan, Trinity College Technology Transfer Office and Tom Flanagan, DIT Hothouse. Three case Studies followed. Case Study 1: Dr. Yvonne Traynor, Henkel Case. Study 2: Sean Giblin, Cylon Controls. Case Study 3: Anthony McCauley, Fujitsu
Transcript of IRDG presentation
The Voice & Innovation Network for Industry R&D
Who we are
•Established 1992
•Industry-led
•Independent
•Non-profit body
•Membership based
Members are:
•All R&D performers
•All sectors & sizes: 2 - 2,500 prs
•Irish owned / multinational
The Unique
Voice for Industry
R&D
The Innovation
Network for Industry
R&D
IRDG Team: 4 employees – Denis Hayes, MD; Mary Byrne, Membership Dev/Communications Manager; Kathleen Bond & Lorraine O’Farrell (Office).
Supported by highly experienced Board of Directors.
Representative Group for manufacturing & services companies involved in Research, Development & Innovation
Sample of Members
Diverse Membership – Covering all Business Sectors – Nationwide Healthcare & Medical Devices, Engineering, Software & Technology, Food & Drink, Services, Education,
Energy & Environment, Agriculture, Construction
What we do- 5 Pillars of IRDG Activity -
Representation
Funding & Support
Innovation NetworkingCollaboration
Learning
5 Pillars
Representation- Represent members & influence on their behalf -
Who?
• Finance, Revenue, EI, IDA, SFI
• Politicians
About?
• Incentives for Company R&D
• R&D Policy
• R&D Tax Credits
• Grants
• I.P / Patent
• Collaboration
Funding & Support- Information & Support on R&D Grants, R&D Tax Credits & more -
•Ensure members maximising
•R&D Grants & Tax Credits
•Intangible Assets / Intellectual Property
•Guide & assist applications and claims
•Up to date on new developments
•Support with Innovation Strategy
•Product and processes R&D -“not rocket science”
•Projects don’t need to be a technical or commercial success
5 Pillars
Innovation Networking- Connecting members and facilitating sharing of
best & ‘fresh’ practice both within and outside of IRDG -
•Members actively involved
•Employees with R&D contribution
at all levels welcome to participate
•Building relationships
•Sharing of best & ‘fresh’ practice
•Problem solving
• IRDG Innovation Network is an EIN
that is supported by Enterprise
Ireland
5 Pillars
Collaboration- Connecting members with each other and third level
research institutes -
5 Pillars
•Company – Company
•Company – Third Level
•Exchange information
•Conduct cutting edge research
•Avail of external expertise
•Commercialisation opportunities
for companies
Learning- Building & developing members’ R&D and Innovation skills-
“Learning & Innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance
of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow”
William Pollard
5 Pillars
• Innovation Practice Groups
• Peer to peer learning
• Short seminars
• Credited courses
& more....
Be Part of IRDG- R&D is not only “men in white coats”-
Individual Service to meet Your Company Needs
Activity Calendar
• Innovation Practice Groups - Microsoft, Medtronic & more (members only)
• Funds & Expertise for R&D – Sept 21st Galway
• R&D Tax Credit Audits – be prepared! – Oct 11th, Cork
• Collaborate to Innovate, Dublin 23rd Oct
• Intellectual Property, Nov, Dublin (members only)
Note: All of the above events are supported by Enterprise Ireland under the EIN and are free to attend.
Welcoming New MembersContact Denis Hayes or Mary Byrne
Online - www.irdg.ie Twitter - @irdggroupLinkedIn Group for Members
The Voice & Innovation Network for Industry R&D
