Aims of the Going Global fund
Am I eligible to apply?
How do I apply?
When is the next Call Close?
What is the maximum funding level?
Aims of Going Global fund
Going Global is a new competitive fund which is focused on locally trading companies that have successfully established businesses in Ireland, and wish to explore opportunities to internationalise their business as a route to growth.
The aims of the fund are to assist successful applicants to:
- evaluate and assess overseas market opportunities,
- develop plans to localise their current service/product offer for overseas markets,
- identify suitable channels to international markets,
- examine possibilities for web-enabling its service offer for export markets and,
- undertake overseas market research.
Am I eligible to apply?
The fund is open to existing and potential clients of Enterprise Ireland that meet both of the following criteria:
1. engage in an eligible service activity or manufacture in the Republic of Ireland and,
2. have 10 employees and/or annual turnover > €1m.
How do I apply?
All applications for funding should be discussed with your Development Advisor prior to submission. Salaries/wages and overheads may only be included in your application following discussions with your Development Advisor.
Alternatively for new applicants, contact the International Services team on 01 - 727 2100 or email going.global@enterprise-ireland.com
Following discussions with your Development Advisor, please complete the application form, attach the company's latest set of annual financial accounts and submit before the call close date.
Applications should be emailed to the Enterprise Ireland Going Global fund on the email address below:
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csugoingglobal@enterprise-ireland.com |
Any expenditure incurred prior to Call Close will not be considered eligible for support.
When is the next Call Close?
Funding is approved by an Enterprise Ireland committee on a competitive basis and will be subject to an assessment process.
The next call close is 5:30pm on Tuesday 13th April, 2010.
What is the maximum funding level?
The maximum support is €25,000 grant.
The maximum support rate is 50% of all eligible costs.
Eligible costs include wages/salaries; consultancy costs; travel and subsistence in addition to overhead costs.
The study must be carried out mainly within the State.
Further Information
Contact the International Services team on 01-7272100 or email going.global@enterprise-ireland.com