SFI - Science Foundation Ireland
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      SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.

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  • Challenges
    • Challenges overview

      We believe in driving STEM-led innovation to address society's greatest challenges.

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      • Food Challenge
      • Plastics Challenge
      • AI for Societal Good Challenge
      • Zero Emissions Challenge
      • SFI Future Innovator Prize 2018
  • Engagement
    • Engagement overview

      We are committed to supporting educators as they shape tomorrow's greatest minds.

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      • Discover Primary Science and Maths
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        • Teacher Zone
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        • Engineers Week 2021
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      • SFI Discover Funding Programme
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      • Smart Futures
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      • Science in Ireland Barometer
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  • Events
    • Events overview

      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.

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    • Research News overview

      We believe in the ability of the research we fund to effect positive change in the world.

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  • SFI Research Centres
    • SFI Research Centres overview

      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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      • ADAPT
      • AMBER
      • APC
      • BiOrbic
      • CONFIRM
      • CONNECT
      • CÚRAM
      • FutureNeuro
      • iCRAG
      • I-Form
      • Insight
      • IPIC
      • Lero
      • MaREI
      • SSPC
      • VistaMilk
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        • Regulation of lobbying act 2015
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