We use cookies to give you the best possible online experience. If you continue, we'll assume you are happy for your web browser to receive all cookies from our website. See our Privacy & Cookie policy statement for more information on cookies and how to manage them.

Manage cookies
Accept all cookies
Skip to main content Skip to navigation
Contact Us
Member's Area
Gaeilge
  1. Public Information
  2. Defence Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Unit
Test5

Defence Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Unit

The mission of the RTI unit is to strengthen Ireland's Defence capability and derive wider societal benefit by enhancing innovation capacity in Defence and developing a robust innovation ecosystem across Defence, Government, industry and academia.

RTI Unit General Information
The Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) Unit is a joint unit of the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces; collectively known as the Defence Organisation
Industry and Research Collaboration
The RTI Unit coordinates research and innovation collaboration between the Defence Organisation and external entities.
European Funding
The European Defence Fund (EDF) is the EU Commission’s initiative to support collaborative defence research and development, and to foster an innovative and competitive defence industrial base.
Internal Innovation
The environment in which the Defence Forces and Department of Defence operates is increasingly complex and changing rapidly. To perform effectively, the Defence Forces and Department of Defence must be capable of adapting quickly and learning from mistakes. The organisation must become innovative by instinct.
Resources and Contact the RTI Unit
The following documents or links may be useful and you can also get in contact with the RTI Unit using the form below