Ireland is actively backing digital and AI adoption in business. The gap between “interested” and “funded” is usually one thing: a clear, costed, credible project scope. That's exactly what we build — and the check costs nothing.
We don't "get you grants" — nobody honest says that. We make your project easy for a support body to evaluate, and easy to say yes to.
Run the free scan and mention grants — or come in through the Grant Check path. Ray treats the scope as grant-aware from the first sentence.
A defined problem, named deliverables, a realistic timeline and transparent costs — the shape support bodies actually want to see, in plain English.
Bring the scope to your Local Enterprise Office or Enterprise Ireland advisor. Eligibility and approval are entirely their call — as it should be.
If grant funding is part of your plan, written approval comes before any work starts. No exceptions. That rule protects you, not us.
Your county LEO is the natural starting point for most small businesses — they run supports around digital adoption and business improvement, plus mentoring that's genuinely useful. Talk to them early.
localenterprise.ie →For companies scaling or selling beyond Ireland, Enterprise Ireland supports innovation, digitalisation and capability building. If that's you, your development advisor is the door.
enterprise-ireland.com →Schemes open, close and change. A good accountant or LEO mentor often knows exactly what's current for your county and sector. Bring them our scope — it makes their job easier, too.
A defined business problem — not “we want AI.”
Measurable outcomes — what improves, and how you'll know.
Named deliverables — the actual things that get built.
A realistic timeline — phases a reviewer can believe.
Transparent, itemised costs — no mystery line items.
The technology, in plain English — no jargon walls.
Ray's scan produces exactly this. That's the whole point.
Tell Ray the problem and mention grants. The scope that comes back is shaped for a support-body conversation from day one — and the check costs nothing.
Ask Ray for GrantsEligibility and approval sit with the relevant agency. Strange Materials does not guarantee funding, eligibility or approval, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government body. If grant funding is being used, wait for written approval before starting any work.