SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
What is Challenge based funding?
We are committed to supporting educators as they shape tomorrow's greatest minds.
We partner with lots of organisations to support and deliver STEM events in Ireland, from large scale scientific conferences to exciting public events such as Science Week.
We believe in the ability of the research we fund to effect positive change in the world.
SFI Research Centres are making important scientific advances, enhancing enterprise and industry, training students with critical, in-demand skills, supporting regional development, and enhancing Ireland’s international reputation.
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What if you could capture and store every memory?
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€5.55 Million Investment in Irish Biomedical Research
Lero researchers at IT Tralee win €400,000 contract to apply technology to a healthcare setting
Ireland secures €475 million in EU funding under Horizon 2020 over the past 3 years