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Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation

sustainable energy authority of ireland

This Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation award is aimed at organisations that have researched and developed novel energy-related technologies, processes or systems, that overcome barriers to uptake, support policy objectives and strengthen national capacity for world-class research, development and demonstration (RD&D). Research projects should have outputs that accelerate delivery of Ireland’s clean energy ambitions and early-stage pilot and demonstration projects are welcome.

This winner will receive a €15,000 bursary.

Application guidelines

Please submit your application online by 5pm Thursday 17th July, 2025.
You are eligible to apply under more than one category. Simply follow the online guidelines and copy and paste your application to a new category and amend your answers as appropriate.
Please ensure all mandatory fields are completed before you hit submit.
Please complete the 'Data' section to the best of your ability.
Once you submit, you can still edit your application up to the deadline date.
Please keep attachments to 5MB or less.
Shortlisted applications will be announced in August.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

🎯 1. Scheme & Scope Alignment

Select the right grant—SEAI offers diverse schemes for business decarbonization (e.g., EXEED, Energy Contracting Support), community projects, and RD&D .

Proposals must clearly match the scheme's aims, such as energy performance contracts for contracting support or high-efficiency design under EXEED.

💡 2. Innovation, Impact & Value for Money

Technical excellence and novelty must score highly (~40%), alongside sector relevance and implementation efficiency (~60%) .

Value for money is rigorously assessed, especially for large grants (e.g., €500k+), with caps based on CO₂ savings per tonne.

🤝 3. Strong Partnerships & Collaboration

Business and community grants mandate multi-sector partnerships—commercial, public, community, or financing entities 

RD&D grants for universities or public bodies should integrate industry or policy stakeholders where relevant .

🔧 4. Robust Planning & Quality Assurance

Proposals must include:

Detailed energy audit and performance goals

Quality management systems (especially for One Stop Shop)

Clear project timelines and procurement strategy.

📝 5. Thorough Documentation & Compliance

Applications must be complete and compliant, including eligibility declarations, financial statements, VAT and State Aid documents .

Late or partial submissions are rolled over or rejected.

⏱️ 6. Timeliness & Process Awareness

Many grants are open year-round, but cycle dates matter (e.g., community grants by monthly submission deadlines) .

Larger-expenditure grants usually involve a staged application: eligibility → technical evaluation → detailed review 

✅ Summary Table

Success Predictor	Strategy
Alignment to scheme	Choose correctly and match criteria
Innovation & impact	Emphasize novelty and efficiency savings
Value for money	Justify carbon-saving metrics within caps
Partnerships	Collaborate across sectors; include stakeholders
Planning & quality	Include quality systems and energy audits
Complete documentation	Follow application guidance exactly
Timing & process	Monitor cycles and application stages

🛠️ Tips to Improve Your Application

Begin with a clear audit (e.g., BER or energy audit) to quantify baseline and targets.

Form strategic partnerships with public/private/community bodies to strengthen collaboration.

Build a value-for-money case, tying savings to benchmarks (e.g., tCO₂/data).

Address all compliance items, including State Aid rules, declarations, and financials.

Meet deadlines and prepare for stepwise application processes, especially for large grants.

Include strong quality assurance systems (ISO 9001-like), especially for One Stop Shop or contracting schemes.

Specialties

Artificial Intelligence

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are welcome from companies, 3rd level educational bodies, public sector bodies and semi-state bodies involved in impactful energy research and innovation.

Eligible Countries:

Ireland

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: sustainable energy authority of ireland

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 3 Park Place Hatch Street Dublin 2 D02 FX65

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