The aim of the GCEE Automotive Business Development Programme is to meet the growth requirement of Enterprise Ireland's industrial, software and services clients targeting the GCEE (German and Central & Eastern Europe) Automotive sector as a primary market.
The Programme will connect individual Irish client companies with an in-market Business Development Advisor - an industry expert within a specific sectoral and geographical market, with the experience, knowledge and contacts to support the company's expansion and development into this key export market.
What is an Automotive Market Expert?
The Automotive Market Expert will come from the front lines of the automotive industry, with the relevant sales and marketing, purchasing and research & development experience to advise and guide Irish companies to accelerate their growth in the market and build scale.
Automotive Market Experts will be chosen on the basis of their extensive industry experience and track record of success, and will include:-
- Senior executives from in-market technology and services, manufacturing or distribution companies
- Irish executives who have succeeded in an overseas market
- Senior local buyers, influencers or industry specialists
- Executives from headquarters of multinational companies with plants in Ireland
- Early or recently retired senior executives with appropriate commercial experience and contacts
Each assignment will be tailored to the company's specific needs. Business Accelerators will facilitate:-
- Market entry and business expansion
- Access to high-level market contacts
- Enhanced strategic and actionable in-market information
- Access to new technology
- Valuable feedback on product/service offerings
- Better strategic marketing focus and direction
- Strategic inputs at Board level
What costs are eligible?
Maximum eligible expenditure for consultancy is €1,250 per day (to include Travel & Subsistence).
Maximum support limits
Enterprise Ireland may approve funding of up to €9,375 per annum, or 50% of approved eligible expenditure subject to a maximum of €37,500 over 2 years may be available.
Please note that support under this programme will form part of the €65,000 combined maximum level of support available for all funding awarded under Category 1 (Exploring New Opportunities) over a rolling two-year period.
Category 1 includes funding for Consultancy, Recruitment of Key Manager, Feasibility Studies, Market Research, Mentor , Trade Fair Participation and training support.
Am I eligible?
Clients are eligible to apply for this funding if they are one of the following:
How do I apply?
Project ideas must be discussed with your Enterprise Ireland Development Advisor prior to submitting a 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 will not be eligible for Grant Assistance.
Where can I get more information?
Details are available from your Development Advisor or GCEE Marketing Advisor. Otherwise, further information may be obtained from:
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Kevin Buckley, Industrial & Lifescience Markets, Düsseldorf Office, Enterprise Ireland.
Tel. 00-49-211 4705 925 |