DTIF is a challenge-based fund established under Project Ireland 2040 and run with administrative support from Enter-prise Ireland. The types of projects that typically receive funding are partnerships to develop, deploy and commercialise disruptive technologies to transform business. AI relevant projects range from health-related applications of AI to technology, gaming and creative industries.
Name in original language
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Initiative overview
Ireland’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) is a challenge-based funding programme created under Project Ireland 2040 and managed with support from Enterprise Ireland. It is designed to back collaborations that bring disruptive technologies from research into deployment and commercialisation, with a strong emphasis on projects that can transform business models and markets.
AI-related initiatives funded under DTIF cover a wide spectrum, from healthcare and medical diagnostics to gaming, creative industries, and advanced technology applications. By requiring partnerships between companies and research bodies, the fund hopes to ensure that innovations are grounded in both scientific expertise and real-world business needs.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Enterprise Ireland
Mechanisms to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation or monitoring
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