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Amplifying Impact
Innovate for Ireland’s ambition is to empower Ireland’s research and innovation ecosystem, through a unique partnership of matched Government and private enterprise funding. Innovate for Ireland represents a unique philanthropic collaboration to support sustainability and innovation.
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Innovate for Ireland is a “Flagship Initiative” of the Irish Government’s International Talent and Innovation Strategy, Global Citizens 2030
Our Donors
Innovate for Ireland is grateful to our donors whose foresight and generous support enabled our launch from a position of strength. They are long-term investors, recognising that the Innovate for Ireland mission is both compelling and critical: for Ireland to become a globally recognised Innovation Island that nurtures a community of creative innovators to work on the grand challenges facing humanity
Founding partners
Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, is a founding partner of Innovate for Ireland. Avolon has committed funding and resources to the program, which aims to establish Ireland as a leading hub for innovation and research in sustainability.
As a founding partner, AIB has committed €10m to support world class PhD research through Innovate for Ireland. Progressing their sustainability agenda is a core tenet of AIB’s corporate strategy.
Partners


"It’s fantastic to see the energy and ambition that is now bringing Innovate for Ireland to life. We have a strong commitment to encourage innovation that will contribute meaningfully to aviation’s decarbonisation. The programme that we are funding will support pioneering research by Dublin City University and Trinity College Dublin scholars investigating technologies to decarbonise aviation."
"Innovation is a critical driver of any progressive society and economy. Advanced research into critical sustainability topics can inform how we improve life on our planet, not just for this generation, but for generations to come. As a founding partner, AIB is delighted to continue our investment in the creation of an Innovate for Ireland Climate Mitigation Hub, empowering the talent of tomorrow to create a sustainable future for us all."
"ESB is delighted to be a partner in this initiative, and to help develop the skills necessary for people to bring forward the innovative solutions needed to deliver a net zero energy system."
"At Kingspan, our innovators are taking the lead in solving the built environment’s most complex challenges, but we understand that we are just one player in this ecosystem. Industry-wide collaboration is key if we are to succeed in driving meaningful and lasting change. We’re proud to partner with Innovate for Ireland - an initiative that aligns closely with our commitment to decarbonising the built environment through science-led innovation. By supporting world-class PhD research in areas such as circularity, advanced insulation technologies and energy-efficient design, we’re helping position Ireland at the forefront of the next generation of climate-responsive building solutions. "
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