The purpose of this initiative is to encourage SME's to disseminate information about their products and to obtain market data on their industries by participating in trade fairs and exhibitions.

What costs are eligible?

The cost of a company's first-time participation in any recognised Trade Fair outside Ireland may be eligible for assistance.  Second and subsequent participation in the same Trade Fair may be eligible if it is being held in a different country from previous approvals.  This includes the costs incurred while preparing and participating in the trade fair or those incurred in taking a stand or simply visiting the fair.

Note: Participation at conferences, symposiums, standalone company events, fairs, demonstrations or meetings are not eligible for support.

What costs are grant aided?

• rent of space or stand
• entry fees to the fair for company employees
• renting or buying and installing display equipment
• economy airfares for travel from Ireland
• subsistence - 24hr period €400 per day, Day rate €70
  

Maximum support limits

Trade Fair Participation is an Enterprise ireland Category 1 support. Category 1 includes funding for consultancy, feasibility studies, andmentor network service.

A cumulative grant limit within a rolling two-year period for all proposals approved under this category of 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).

Please note that approval by Enterprise Ireland of any grant sought in this application shall be subject to Enterprise Ireland being satisfied:
(a) of the merits of providing grant support to the activity set out in the application
(b) that the approval is in accordance with Enterprise Ireland policy
(c) that the approval is in accordance with the relevant statutory requirements
(d) that there are sufficient funds available to Enterprise Ireland

Am I eligible?

You are eligible to apply for this funding if you are one of the following:

• A manufacturing or internationally traded services SME company employing 10-249 people.
• A new High Potential Start Up company
• and not eligible to receive the support applied for from An Bord Bia or An Bord Iascaigh Mhara.
  

How do I apply?

Prior to applying you must do the following:

• Contact your assigned Development Adviser to discuss your application
• Obtain a four digit Application Code from your Development Adviser which will allow you to begin the online application process.
• First time applicants will be required to register on the Enterprise Ireland Online Application System.

Please click here to apply online

Any expenditure incurred prior to receipt of the application will not be eligible for Grant Aid.