7 firms to benefit from €39m funding in latest DTIF round
The Government has announced almost €39m in new funding for seven high-tech healthcare, AI and sustainability projects under the latest round of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF), bringing total awards under Call 7 to a record €159m.
The funding was unveiled on Monday by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD.
The newly backed projects — each receiving between €2.9m and €9.1m — involve collaborations between SMEs, multinationals and Irish research institutions, and span areas including MedTech, Life Sciences, artificial intelligence and sustainable agriculture.
Speaking at the announcement, Minister Burke said: “I am pleased to announce funding for the final seven projects under DTIF Call 7.
“With these awards, almost €159m has now been awarded to 27 projects that will play a pivotal role in addressing the major challenges facing our society and economy, such as meeting Ireland’s climate obligations, driving digital transformation, advancing Artificial Intelligence and green technologies, developing innovative health technologies and services and supporting upskilling initiatives to maintain Ireland’s global competitiveness.
"Among the successful Call 7 projects are initiatives harnessing AI and machine learning to create a highly digitalised healthcare platform, and designing smarter, faster testing with targeted treatment for colorectal cancer.
“Another involves sustainable pasture-based livestock systems to improve nutrient efficiency and reduce emissions.
“Such highly original and beneficial projects help ensure we remain competitive in an ever-changing global innovation landscape.”
Minister Lawless said the scale and quality of applications to Call 7 reflected strong momentum in Ireland’s research ecosystem.
“The success of Call 7 has surpassed all expectations. It is inspiring to see so many collaborative partners from industry and academia committed to driving innovation in Ireland.
“The Government’s continued support in cutting edge technology development through the DTIF also plays a vital role in ensuring that graduates with highly specialised expertise from our leading research institutions are matched with the specialised roles required to deliver these projects.”
Enterprise Ireland CEO Jenny Melia said the round demonstrated Ireland’s growing strength in next-generation technologies.
"The success of Call 7 under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund is a clear signal of Ireland’s capacity to lead in transformative innovation.
“These 27 projects represent strategic investments in areas that will define our future—AI-driven healthcare, sustainable agriculture, quantum technologies, and advanced manufacturing – while facilitating stronger industry–research partnerships, accelerated commercialisation of disruptive solutions, and enhanced global competitiveness for Irish enterprises.
“Now is the time to build on this momentum.
Enterprise Ireland CEO Jenny Melia said the round demonstrated Ireland’s growing strength in next-generation technologies.
“I encourage all industry leader and research institutions to actively engage with these projects, explore collaboration opportunities, and leverage the supports available through Enterprise Ireland.
“Together, we can ensure these innovations deliver measurable economic impact, create high-value employment, position Ireland as a global hub for next-generation technologies and support Enterprise Ireland’s long-term ambition that exporting Irish companies become the primary drive of the Irish economy.”
Photo: from l to r: Aideen O'Doherty, Head of Programmes, HRB Clinical Research Facility, University of Galway, Liam Farrissey, CEO, CrannMed, Aoife Ní Mhuirí, CEO, Salaso Health Solutions Limited, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, Dawn McGlade, Industry Engagement Business Development Manager, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Photo: Damien Eagers
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