Member stories

What the network looks like from inside a member company.

IRDG has supported companies doing R&D and innovation in Ireland since 1992. These are members describing what they came for, what they used and what changed — in their own words.

  • The APC innovation centre in Dublin — an open presentation space with APC's illuminated sign on the wall.

    APC & VLE Therapeutics

    From startup ambition to a broader development platform.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

  • CommScope logo

    CommScope

    From complexity to confident action.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

  • Ei Electronics logo

    Ei Electronics

    Stepping outside the bubble to bring external learning in.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

  • Fireblock

    Two decades of learning from peers — and putting it to work.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

  • An IRDG member group at Henkel's Irish site, gathered in the reception atrium.

    Henkel

    The right research connection at the right moment.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

  • Keohane Seafoods logo

    Keohane Seafoods

    A sounding board, funding clarity and peers for the road ahead.

    • Influence
    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

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  • Logitech Ireland logo

    Logitech Ireland

    Building a broader innovation role from Cork.

    • Capability
    • Connections
    • Funding

    Read the story

In their words

More member voices.

Members whose full story is still to come.

IRDG helped the group develop into a significant process development resource within the global R&D organisation. This has been critical for us in enhancing the profile of the site and influencing corporate investment.
Barry Walsh Chief Scientific Officer, Alcon
The IRDG network provides a single funnel of indigenous and international companies, connected together with the various policy and funding agencies. For us, collaboration is a strategic building block, rather than just being a source of funds.
Catherine Evans RDI Collaboration Manager, Fexco