Unlock your R&D funding sooner.
Irish companies can access €100k to €1M — up to 80% of their R&D tax credit, immediately. No dilution, no personal guarantee. We advance the cash.
Ard — the high place
As Gaeilge, ard means high, elevated, exalted. It is in Ardmore — the high place. These strokes spell A·R·D. We fund the climb.
Simple. Fast. Non-dilutive.
You claim your R&D credit
The R&D tax incentive entitles your company to a cash credit — paid in three instalments over three tax years.
ARD advances up to 80% today
We verify your claim and transfer funds within 14 business days. No dilution. No personal guarantee.
The incentive repays ARD directly
Each instalment is paid directly to ARD on its scheduled date. You have no repayment obligation.
See what you could unlock today.
Adjust your R&D spend and sector below. We'll show you an indicative advance — available in 14 days, no commitment to apply.
How ARD compares.
| Factor | Banks | Other lenders | ARD CapitalBest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security required | Debenture over all assets | Debenture | R&D credit only |
| Who repays | You | You | R&D tax incentive |
| Time to fund | 4–12 weeks | 2–6 weeks | 14 days |
| Equity given up? | No | No | Never |
| Personal guarantee | Yes | Often | Never |
Funding the people who are elevating Ireland.
We back the engineers, scientists, founders and builders raising the height of what is possible in Irish innovation.
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