When:
1st September - 15th October 2026
Where:
Nationwide
Connect – Collaborate – Compete: Your DTIF journey starts here
Call 8 of the Disruptive Technology Innovation Fund (DTIF) offers €40 million in funding for collaborative research and innovation projects, creating a major opportunity for Irish companies and research organisations developing disruptive technologies.
To help organisations prepare applications, Enterprise Ireland is running DisrupTech on Tour - a series of 10 regional events where attendees will receive:
- a practical overview of the €40 million DTIF Call 8 fund
- guidance on eligibility criteria, funding rates and the application process
- insights into what makes a strong DTIF project and consortium
- lessons learned from previously funded project partners
- opportunities to meet potential project partners in person/online through dedicated online collaboration hub
- in addition to DTIF information, attendees will learn about other national funding and collaboration supports for research, development and innovation
A tour of a nearby research facility, will be available in the afternoon to provide an opportunity to explore local innovation capabilities and establish new connections within the regional research ecosystem.
Discover how your organisation can participate in Ireland's next wave of disruptive innovation:
Register now
Date | Location | Venue |
1 September | Letterkenny | Mount Errigal Hotel |
2 September | Sligo | Sligo Park Hotel |
8 September | Galway | Radisson RED Galway |
10 September | Limerick | Castletroy Park Hotel |
22 September | Cork | Kingsley Hotel |
24 September | Waterford | Tower Hotel |
29 September | Carlow | Talbot Hotel |
1 October | Dundalk | Gateway Hotel |
13 October | Mullingar | Mullingar Park Hotel |
15 October | Dublin | Aviva |
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