Who wins Research and development contracts in Ireland

In the last 12 months, 320 research and development contracts were awarded in Ireland to 282 different companies. 21% of winners are based in other countries.

320
Contracts awarded: 282
Unique winners: 21%
Cross-border winners: €87.4M
Total value

Top 20 winners

#	Company	Country	Wins	Total value	Recent contracts
1	Ernst and Young_86592_(Main Account)Ireland · €15.9M Ireland – Business and management consultancy services – Consultancy Service for As-Is Analysis and Report of Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Education Ireland – Office-support services – Provision of Cybersecurity Resources Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – HSE 24431 - Evaluation of the Impact of Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice in Ireland to Inform the Continued Strategic Implementation and Development of Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice	Ireland	4	€15.9M	Ireland – Business and management consultancy services – Consultancy Service for As-Is Analysis and Report of Transition from Secondary to Tertiary Education Ireland – Office-support services – Provision of Cybersecurity Resources Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – HSE 24431 - Evaluation of the Impact of Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice in Ireland to Inform the Continued Strategic Implementation and Development of Advanced Nursing and Midwifery Practice
2	Atlantic Technological University (EO)Ireland · €679.8K Ireland – Marine survey services – MI-CFT25-028 Selection and Administration of Student at Sea Bursaries Ireland – Marine-base support services – MI-CFT25-007 Call for Tender for the provision of Vertebrate Necropsy, Sample Recovery, and Contaminant Analysis Services Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project	Ireland	3	€679.8K	Ireland – Marine survey services – MI-CFT25-028 Selection and Administration of Student at Sea Bursaries Ireland – Marine-base support services – MI-CFT25-007 Call for Tender for the provision of Vertebrate Necropsy, Sample Recovery, and Contaminant Analysis Services Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – RFT to support Skillnet Ireland in delivering short courses under the EU DIGITAL4Security, - European Master's Programme in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty Project
3	Arup _4744Ireland · €482.3K Ireland – Environmental engineering consultancy services – Provision of consultancy services related to undertaking of statutory SEA and AA processes for land use plans, amendments to land use plans and Variations to the Kildare CDP Plan 2023-2029 Ireland – Research consultancy services – Implementation of the Water Framework Directive - Policy Coherence, Managing Trade-Offs, Financing and Capacity Ireland – Research consultancy services – CfT for the provision of services for the development of a safety roadmap to deliver the necessary safety frameworks and regulatory regimes across the entire hydrogen value chain	Ireland	3	€482.3K	Ireland – Environmental engineering consultancy services – Provision of consultancy services related to undertaking of statutory SEA and AA processes for land use plans, amendments to land use plans and Variations to the Kildare CDP Plan 2023-2029 Ireland – Research consultancy services – Implementation of the Water Framework Directive - Policy Coherence, Managing Trade-Offs, Financing and Capacity Ireland – Research consultancy services – CfT for the provision of services for the development of a safety roadmap to deliver the necessary safety frameworks and regulatory regimes across the entire hydrogen value chain
4	OpinionsIreland · €432.3K Ireland – Market research services – Invitation to Tender for a Research Study into Last Night’s Dinners Ireland – Market research services – TG4 - National and Secondary School Research Survey / Suirbhé Taighde ar Scoileanna Náisiúnta agus Meán Scoile Ireland – Market research services – Invitation to tender for Bord Bia’s Project Brand	Ireland	3	€432.3K	Ireland – Market research services – Invitation to Tender for a Research Study into Last Night’s Dinners Ireland – Market research services – TG4 - National and Secondary School Research Survey / Suirbhé Taighde ar Scoileanna Náisiúnta agus Meán Scoile Ireland – Market research services – Invitation to tender for Bord Bia’s Project Brand
5	Ipsos B and AIreland · €284.2K Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-01-046 PROJ000010642 RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-03-014 PROJ000010689 RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for the HSE - Communications and Public Affairs Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-01-045 PROJ000010599 RFT for Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment - Employment Rights Policy Unit	Ireland	3	€284.2K	Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-01-046 PROJ000010642 RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-03-014 PROJ000010689 RFT for the Provision of Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for the HSE - Communications and Public Affairs Ireland – Business analysis consultancy services – PAS121F-01-045 PROJ000010599 RFT for Market Research and Surveys Consultancy Services for Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment - Employment Rights Policy Unit
6	KPMGIreland · €246.2K Ireland – Research and development consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case (including CBA) for a Strategy for Harbour Region Economies Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case for the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case for Biomethane Programme Fund Proposal	Ireland	3	€246.2K	Ireland – Research and development consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case (including CBA) for a Strategy for Harbour Region Economies Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case for the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site (AMETS) Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Preliminary Business Case for Biomethane Programme Fund Proposal
7	ACCELERATING CHANGE TOGETHERIreland · €157K Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Provision of Consultancy Services for St Mary's Park, Arklow Ireland – Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis – Longford Circular Economy Centre of Excellence - Request for Tender Feasibility Study Ireland – Design consultancy services – Consultancy for the completion of Feasibility Study for Community Centre development at Lanesborough, Co Longford	Ireland	3	€157K	Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Provision of Consultancy Services for St Mary's Park, Arklow Ireland – Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis – Longford Circular Economy Centre of Excellence - Request for Tender Feasibility Study Ireland – Design consultancy services – Consultancy for the completion of Feasibility Study for Community Centre development at Lanesborough, Co Longford
8	BABLE GmbHGermany · €130.9K Ireland – Miscellaneous services – Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Leitrim County Council Ireland – Miscellaneous services – Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Sligo County Council. Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Galway City Council wishes to establish a Multi Party Framework for the provision of service for Project Management and Technical Consultancy Services	Germany	3	€130.9K	Ireland – Miscellaneous services – Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Leitrim County Council Ireland – Miscellaneous services – Facilitation and Development of Connexus Project for Sligo County Council. Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Galway City Council wishes to establish a Multi Party Framework for the provision of service for Project Management and Technical Consultancy Services
9	Egis Engineering Ireland Limited (formerly known as JB Barry and Partners Limited)Ireland Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9388 - Multi-Party Framework for Construction supervision and Contract Administration services for PMP Phases 6 and 7 Ireland – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Framework Agreement for the Provision of Inspector Services [544A] Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9387 - Multi-Party Framework for Project MDC PMP Phases 1-5 with option of phases 6-7	Ireland	3	—	Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9388 - Multi-Party Framework for Construction supervision and Contract Administration services for PMP Phases 6 and 7 Ireland – Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Framework Agreement for the Provision of Inspector Services [544A] Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9387 - Multi-Party Framework for Project MDC PMP Phases 1-5 with option of phases 6-7
10	KPMG_3970Ireland · €1.8M Ireland – Contract administration services – The Provision of Secretariat Services [544B] Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Provision of Service Design Services including Project Management, Training, Advisory Services	Ireland	2	€1.8M	Ireland – Contract administration services – The Provision of Secretariat Services [544B] Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Provision of Service Design Services including Project Management, Training, Advisory Services
11	MCO Projects LimitedIreland · €899.1K Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028 Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme	Ireland	2	€899.1K	Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – Evaluation of Creative Ireland's Shared Island initiative, 2026-2028 Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for the provision of research and policy support services to the Creative Ireland Programme
12	ERINN Innovation LTDIreland · €460K Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – Support Services for Ireland4LIFE project Ireland – Provision of services to the community – Provision of services for community engagement activities under the Shared Island Initiative Peatland Programme	Ireland	2	€460K	Ireland – Evaluation consultancy services – Support Services for Ireland4LIFE project Ireland – Provision of services to the community – Provision of services for community engagement activities under the Shared Island Initiative Peatland Programme
13	Integrity360Ireland · €448.3K Ireland – Information technology services – Managed ICT Security Services DPS (HEAnet) - MTU - Lot 7 Other SIEM Ireland – Information technology services – HEAnet Managed ICT-SS DPS, Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board, mini competition, Lot 7	Ireland	2	€448.3K	Ireland – Information technology services – Managed ICT Security Services DPS (HEAnet) - MTU - Lot 7 Other SIEM Ireland – Information technology services – HEAnet Managed ICT-SS DPS, Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board, mini competition, Lot 7
14	eir evo_44320Ireland · €429.9K Ireland – Information technology services – HEAnet Managed ICT Security Services DPS - UL mini competition Lot 8 Ireland – Information technology services – Irish Fisheries Ireland-Lot2 Sentinel	Ireland	2	€429.9K	Ireland – Information technology services – HEAnet Managed ICT Security Services DPS - UL mini competition Lot 8 Ireland – Information technology services – Irish Fisheries Ireland-Lot2 Sentinel
15	Allium UK Holding LimitedUnited Kingdom · €336K Ireland – Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines – ATU Lot 6 Engineering Mini Competition Engineering Standards Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Online Engineering and Construction Knowledgebase	United Kingdom	2	€336K	Ireland – Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines – ATU Lot 6 Engineering Mini Competition Engineering Standards Ireland – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support – Online Engineering and Construction Knowledgebase
16	Oliver and Ohlbaum Associates LtdUnited Kingdom · €330.5K Ireland – Social research services – Tender for a Feasibility Study for an Irish Language National Youth Radio Service and related Sectoral Impact and Public Value Assessments Ireland – Business and management consultancy and related services – Annual Review of Performance and Public Funding of Public Service Media	United Kingdom	2	€330.5K	Ireland – Social research services – Tender for a Feasibility Study for an Irish Language National Youth Radio Service and related Sectoral Impact and Public Value Assessments Ireland – Business and management consultancy and related services – Annual Review of Performance and Public Funding of Public Service Media
17	BirdWatch IrelandIreland · €287.1K Ireland – Research services – Cliffs of Moher RFT for the Provision of Services for Chough Pyrrhocorax, Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Surveys 2026 - 2028 Ireland – Research and development consultancy services – AFBI03-ITT01 Seabird Work in the Republic of Ireland	Ireland	2	€287.1K	Ireland – Research services – Cliffs of Moher RFT for the Provision of Services for Chough Pyrrhocorax, Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus Surveys 2026 - 2028 Ireland – Research and development consultancy services – AFBI03-ITT01 Seabird Work in the Republic of Ireland
18	EDU-RelateIreland · €176.5K Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for the provision of an Independent Evaluation of the Small Schools Action Research Project Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for a Literature Review on High-Performing, Holistic and Inclusive Education Systems	Ireland	2	€176.5K	Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for the provision of an Independent Evaluation of the Small Schools Action Research Project Ireland – Research and development services and related consultancy services – Request for Tenders for a Literature Review on High-Performing, Holistic and Inclusive Education Systems
19	Tetra Tech Ireland LimitedIreland · €172.2K Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9388 - Multi-Party Framework for Construction supervision and Contract Administration services for PMP Phases 6 and 7 Ireland – Environmental planning – Consultancy Services to prepare Regional Renewable Energy Strategies for the Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly, Northern and Western Regional Assembly and Southern Regional Assembly.	Ireland	2	€172.2K	Ireland – Advisory and consultative engineering services – 9388 - Multi-Party Framework for Construction supervision and Contract Administration services for PMP Phases 6 and 7 Ireland – Environmental planning – Consultancy Services to prepare Regional Renewable Energy Strategies for the Eastern and Midlands Regional Assembly, Northern and Western Regional Assembly and Southern Regional Assembly.
20	Interactions Research and EvaluationIreland · €138K Ireland – Research services – Evaluation of the SAOR Brief Intervention for Problem Alcohol and Substance Use (2017) Ireland – Research services – Research Project into the Mental Health Needs of the Roma Population in Ireland	Ireland	2	€138K	Ireland – Research services – Evaluation of the SAOR Brief Intervention for Problem Alcohol and Substance Use (2017) Ireland – Research services – Research Project into the Mental Health Needs of the Roma Population in Ireland

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Research and development winners in other countries

Germany450 contracts
Belgium435 contracts
Netherlands345 contracts
Poland268 contracts
Lithuania243 contracts
Finland223 contracts
Spain221 contracts
Czechia184 contracts
Norway169 contracts
Estonia141 contracts
Sweden115 contracts
Italy105 contracts
Latvia103 contracts
Denmark92 contracts
France87 contracts
Slovenia67 contracts
Greece55 contracts
Cyprus31 contracts
Croatia29 contracts
Austria26 contracts
Romania21 contracts
Portugal15 contracts
Slovakia15 contracts
Luxembourg13 contracts
Malta10 contracts
Bulgaria6 contracts

Other sectors in Ireland

Engineering and architecture1,509 contracts
Construction work1,182 contracts
IT services850 contracts
Training and education664 contracts
Business and management consulting645 contracts
Software and information systems596 contracts
Printing427 contracts
Repair and maintenance387 contracts
Laboratory and precision equipment346 contracts
Medical equipment266 contracts
Food and beverages262 contracts
Catering254 contracts
Industrial machinery240 contracts
Transport services224 contracts
Health and social care services222 contracts
Motor vehicles216 contracts
Electrical equipment and lighting215 contracts
Financial and insurance services141 contracts
Computer equipment137 contracts
Furniture136 contracts
Recruitment services130 contracts
Legal services126 contracts
Clothing and textiles103 contracts
Marketing and advertising95 contracts
Installation services95 contracts
Pharmaceuticals91 contracts
Waste management50 contracts
Telecommunications44 contracts
Energy and fuel43 contracts
Security services33 contracts
Landscaping and green areas33 contracts
Accounting and audit31 contracts
Real estate services29 contracts
Translation services27 contracts
Cleaning services22 contracts

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