National & European Opportunities Funding Workshop
Funding for Growth: National & European Opportunities for Manufacturers
PTMA invites members and industry partners to a practical morning workshop exploring national and European funding options for Irish manufacturers and precision engineering companies.
This session, delivered in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, IMR, Inter Trade Ireland and other expert speakers, will help you understand what funding is available, who it’s for, and how to apply.
Whether you’re looking at Horizon Europe calls, local R&D incentives, or collaborative grants — this event is your guide to the tools that can accelerate innovation and growth.
What You’ll Learn:
- What Horizon Europe is and how Irish companies can apply
- Tax credits, R&D grants, and national support programmes
- Cross-border opportunities for collaboration
- Proposal tips and common mistakes
- Case study from a successful grant recipient
Event Format:
Date: 28 January 2026
Location: IMR Mullingar (National Science Park, Dublin Road, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath)
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Program:
| 10:00 | Welcome Remarks | Leticia Bastos |
| 10:05 | Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) – Introduction | Chris Judge |
| 10:05 | Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) – Funding Support | Kevin Fariser |
| 10:20 | Horizon Europe Overview | Sergio Fernandez Ceballos |
| 10:40 | Cross-Border Collaboration & Funding | Una McGoey |
| 10:55 | Enterprise Europe Network + Case Study: Successful SME Funding Experience (National and EU) | Ann Dooley |
| 11:05 | How to Apply for R&D Tax Credits | Michael Cunningham |
| 11:40 | Panel Discussion + Live Q&A | All Speakers |
| 12:00 | Closing Remarks & Next Steps | PTMA |
| Coffee, Network and IMR Tour | – |
Who Should Attend?
Irish SMEs in manufacturing and engineering, PTMA members, R&D managers, innovation leads
Need more information?
For general enquiries, feel free to reach out to PTMA at leticia.bastos@ptma.ie.