Access Advice: IP Start supports companies to obtain external expert IP advisory and support services to address immediate IP issues. For example, prior-art research in support of an RD&I Technical Feasibility study, IP Audit, drafting and filing a patent, registering a trademark etc.
What can it be used for?
- Cost of external IP advisory and support services, including costs for obtaining, validating and defending IP, if applicable.
What is provided?
Successful applicants may be awarded funding support up to a maximum of 80% of eligible costs capped at €6,250, (i.e maximum Grant of €5,000)
Who is it for?
- Irish owned businesses operating in the manufacturing/internationally traded services sectors employing 10 or more.
- EI High Potential Start Ups (HPSU) clients