Investigating new ideas and markets is an essential aspect of business development – but one that can often be expensive and time consuming. Enterprise Ireland may be able to provide funding to help you explore new ideas/new markets.
Enterprise Ireland can provide funding to help you explore new ideas/new markets. We can provide financial assistance towards:
Apply Online
Enterprise Ireland is pleased to announce the launch of a new service which allows you to apply for the following grants online:
- Feasibility Study Grant
- Trade Fair participation
- Recruitment of a key manager
- Strategic consultancy
- CORD/Enterprise Platform Programme
- Mentor
- Business Acceleration Programme (BAP)
- Market research
- Supply Chain Management Initiative
- e-Business Management Initiative: Ph1 Consultancy
- e-Business Management Initiative: Ph2 Training
Please click here to apply online
Please note: Project ideas must be discussed with your assigned Development Adviser prior to submitting a completed online application form. You will be required to clearly demonstrate to your Development Adviser the specific benefits of undertaking the proposal.
If you are not currently a client of Enterprise Ireland, please contact Gerry O'Brien/Start Up Team at 01-6092127 or your local Enterprise Ireland Office about how to become an Enterprise Ireland client.
What support can I apply for?
- There is 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)
Do I qualify?
You are eligible to apply for this funding if you are:
- A manufacturing or internationally traded services company, either a small or medium sized (SME) company employing 10-249 people or a high potential start up company. In addition, feasibility study funding may be available for individuals, groups or large companies with a business idea they wish to develop.
- Large companies (e.g. companies employing more than 249 employees) are not eligible to apply for market research, consultancy or trade fair support
Where can I get more information?
You can click on the hyperlinks above to get descriptions, funding details and how to apply for specific funding programmes.