ERINN Innovation: Accelerating Research and Innovation for a Sustainable Future

What is ERINN Innovation?

ERINN Innovation is all about accelerating research and innovation to build a sustainable future. It’s a knowledge-based company, driven by passionate staff who are dedicated to making sure research and innovation truly have an impact. Their mission? To guide and accelerate impactful research and innovation that delivers a sustainable future. They don’t just talk the talk—they actively support 24 ongoing European projects, helping to unlock the full potential of Horizon Europe. It’s about creating long-term relationships, understanding partner needs, sharing knowledge, and building capacity. In short, ERINN Innovation is where expertise meets real-world impact.

Main Benefits of ERINN Innovation

Here’s a quick snapshot of what ERINN Innovation brings to the table:

• Supporting 24 active European projects
• Boosting success with Proposal Writing Bootcamps tailored for Horizon Europe
• Expertise in research impact and knowledge management at the core of all activities
• Comprehensive support throughout the entire grant application lifecycle
• Custom communication work packages designed and implemented for EU projects
• Systemic methodology that accelerates knowledge uptake in contracts and projects

How ERINN Innovation Supports Research Funding

Winning research funding can be tough, but ERINN Innovation makes it easier. They help others not only to win funding but also to implement it effectively. Their approach combines knowledge transfer, communications, and dissemination expertise to ensure funded projects don’t just sit on paper—they make a real difference. Whether it’s advancing innovation on the ground or informing policy to tackle societal challenges, ERINN Innovation is there every step of the way.

Training and Capacity Building

ERINN Innovation doesn’t just provide services—they deliver impactful training designed to boost success. Their Proposal Writing Bootcamp, for example, is tailored to help researchers and innovators navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe applications. This hands-on training equips participants with the skills and confidence needed to secure funding and maximize project impact. It’s about empowering people, building capacity, and making sure the knowledge gained is put into action.

Communication and Dissemination Expertise

One of the standout strengths of ERINN Innovation lies in their ability to design and implement custom communication work packages for EU projects. They understand that effective communication is key to ensuring research reaches the right audiences and creates real-world impact. From knowledge transfer to dissemination strategies, their expertise helps projects gain visibility, influence policy, and drive innovation uptake. It’s a strategic approach that turns research into action.

Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

ERINN Innovation’s Core Philosophy

At its heart, ERINN Innovation is a value-driven company owned by its staff, all of whom are committed to supporting research and innovation that truly makes an impact. Their systemic methodology accelerates the uptake of knowledge, ensuring that projects don’t just end with a report but lead to tangible societal benefits. It’s about building capacity, sharing knowledge, and fostering partnerships that last. Simply put, ERINN Innovation is where passion meets purpose, driving research forward for a better tomorrow.

What ERINN Innovation actually does

ERINN Innovation is a staff-owned consultancy based in Ireland that guides research teams through the full Horizon Europe grant lifecycle. Its work spans three areas: proposal support and training (including Horizon Europe bootcamps), communication/dissemination/exploitation work packages for funded EU projects, and a systematic methodology for turning research into real-world impact.

“Your training really made an impact.”

Researcher, Vilnius University

Where ERINN’s support shows up

• Universities and research institutes: proposal writing and Horizon Europe training for teams at Trinity College Dublin, NUI Galway, University of Limerick, Maynooth University, UCD, and TU Dublin, among others.
• National research bodies across Europe: dissemination and exploitation support for institutes including VTT Research, SINTEF, DTU, Nordland Research Institute, and the University of Eastern Finland.
• Public agencies: grant strategy support for bodies such as Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, and the EPA.

Proof, not just claims

A separate application supported by ERINN ranked in the top 2% of applicants (Vilnius University), and its client roster spans more than two dozen universities, research institutes, and public agencies across Ireland and the wider EU.

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Why this belongs on a sustainability directory

ERINN Innovation’s work sits directly on two SDGs: by helping research teams secure and deliver Horizon Europe funding, it strengthens SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure), turning grant money into applied research outcomes rather than stalled proposals; and by building formal partnerships between universities, national institutes, and public agencies across borders, it advances SDG 17 (partnerships for the goals) in a very literal, project-by-project sense.