Financial support is a key requirement at the start-up phase of any business. Enterprise Ireland can offer you a financial package that is tailored to your specific requirements.
Enterprise Ireland can provide financial support towards the cost of establishing, growinig and expanding your business. Our funding is typically a mix of equity and grants and is specifically intended to meet expenses in the areas of research and design, training, job creation and acquisition of capital assets.
Enterprise Ireland has two distinct funding categories for start-up companies:
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Funding For Exploring New Opportunities
This is preliminary funding towards costs associated with exploring new ideas or markets.
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Funding for High Potential Start Up Companies
Funding towards costs associated with establishing a new High Potential Start Up company.
In addition, Enterprise Ireland offers a range of financial services and advice to high growth start-ups, including:
- Assistance in finding non-executive / nominee directors
- 'Investment readiness' seminars
- Seminars in 'building executable business plans'
More information on sources of finance, other than Enterprise Ireland is also available: