The aim of the ESP initiative is to:
- support companies in carrying out projects to assess the potential for ESP within their existing or new product ranges.
- improve the environmental and hence business performance of Irish SME manufacturing industry.
- improve the strategic capability of SMEs through the exploitation of the market for ESPs.
What costs are eligible?
Maximum expenditure limits are:
| Salaries/Wages: |
€1,500 per week (must be existing company staff who are working full time on an agreed ESP project whose employment is not being funded by EI or another State source at the same time) |
| Travel: |
Economy class Air/Rail Fares |
Subsistence within Ireland*:
Subsistence Overseas* |
24 hr period €200 per day, Day rate €60
24 hr period €400 per day, Day rate €70 |
| Mileage: |
€0.60 per KM within Ireland and Overseas
Economy Car Hire |
| Materials/prototype: |
Related expenses |
* For all out of pocket expenses including hotels, meals, taxis, local fares, incidentals, etc.
Maximum support limits
Support of up to €31,750 or 50% may be available, subject to a maximum of €63,480 of eligible expenditure. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis to assess eligibility of the detailed proposal and associated costs. The grant amount is determined following this assessment.
Environmentally Superiod Products (ESP) support is and Enterprise Ireland Category 1 support. Other Category 1 supports include funding for consultancy, recruitment of a key manager, feasibility studies, market research, mentor network service, trade fair participation and training support.
A cumulative grant limit within a rolling two-year period for all proposals approved under Category 1 funding. For further information, please discuss with your Development Adviser.
The grant maximum is based on a percentage level of your expenditure and may be reduced if you have raised funds under the BES (Business Expansion Scheme) or SCS (Seed Capital Scheme).
Am I eligible?
The support is open to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) employing 10 - 250 employees.
How do I apply?
Project ideas must be discussed with your Enterprise Ireland Development Adviser prior to submitting the completed application form. If you are not already a client of Enterprise Ireland, please contact your nearest Enterprise Ireland Regional Office or Shannon Development.
Grant application forms must be completed and returned prior to the commencement of the project to:
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Client Service Unit |
Any expenditure incurred prior to receipt of the application by the Client Services Unit will not be eligible for grant aid.
Where can I get more information?
Details are also available from:
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Fred McDarby
Tel. +353-1-8082655 |