Applications now open for €800k fund that will support clusters across the island of Ireland to collaborate and solve shared challenges
The Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund, delivered by InterTradeIreland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland, will support high-impact projects between clusters across the island of Ireland that will help solve industry-led challenges.
Funding is available for project ranges on scale from €30,000 to a maximum of €250,000. Projects should tackle challenges facing industry across Ireland, such as
- skills and talent
- supply and value chain
- adoption of new technologies or early-stage pilots
Projects must be industry‑led, jointly governed, and designed for collective benefit across both jurisdictions.
This support programme will help businesses to
- unlock funding for projects that matter
- turn cross-border connections into action
- engage in innovation and new opportunities
- lead projects with long-term impact
- tackle key challenges impacting industry
- deliver tangible benefit to the all-island economy
What can your business expect to achieve from Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund?
Participating businesses will benefit from
- growth through collaboration and new value chain connections across the island
- faster adoption of solutions at firm level (products/services/process improvements)
- international positioning via EU networks and global partners
- a repeatable model for industry led cross border delivery
Applications are now open and will close on Friday 17 July 2026 at 130pm.
Find further information and apply for the Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund.
First published 11 June 2026
