Unlock Funding Opportunities for Your Business

Introduction:

Empower your business growth with the latest government grants and supports available to SMEs in Ireland. We thought it would be useful to attach a list of some of the Grants below! Our goal is to provide value and information in all conversations held & to connect you with the relevant partner once we have got to understand your business’s needs.

Available Grants and Supports:

Priming Grant

Description: A start-up grant for micro-enterprises within the first 18 months of establishment, covering up to 50% of the investment or €80,000, whichever is lesser.

Eligibility: Micro-enterprises employing up to 10 people.

Source: Local Enterprise Office - Priming Grant

Business Expansion Grant

Description: Designed to assist businesses in the growth phase after the initial 18 months, offering up to 50% of the investment or €80,000, with potential for higher amounts in exceptional cases.

Eligibility: Micro-enterprises with potential for growth in domestic or export markets.

Source: Local Enterprise Office - Business Expansion Grant

Feasibility Study Grant

Description: Supports the development of innovative products or services by covering costs related to market research, prototype development, and consultancy fees.

Eligibility: Businesses exploring the viability of a new product or service.

Source: Local Enterprise Office - Feasibility Grant

Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters (TAME) Grant

Description: Provides up to €2,500 to support micro-enterprises in developing export activities, including participation in trade fairs and marketing materials.

Eligibility: Micro-enterprises looking to explore or develop new export markets.

Source: Local Enterprise Office - TAME Grant

Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Description: Offers vouchers up to €2,500 to help small businesses develop or enhance their online trading presence.

Eligibility: Businesses with limited or no online presence, looking to expand their digital footprint.

Source: Local Enterprise Office - Trading Online Voucher

Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme (GSLS)

Description: Provides up to €500 million in longer-term lending to SMEs, including farmers and fishers, to support growth and sustainability initiatives.

Eligibility: SMEs seeking funding for development and sustainability projects.

Source: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - GSLS

Power Up Grant

Description: A €4,000 grant aimed at SMEs in the hospitality, retail, and beauty sectors to support business operations amid rising costs.

Eligibility: Businesses in the specified sectors that have received previous support under the Increased Cost of Business Scheme.

Source: Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Power Up Grant