How can we help?
This iconic sector showcases Ireland's rich cultural heritage, while fostering creativity and entrepreneurship. As designers and craftspeople, you're global ambassadors for Ireland, but we know you face big challenges too; like dealing with the impact of the pandemic, and the growing need to become more efficient, digital and sustainable.
Contact our Hub today to get connected with the support you need to grow and develop your Arts, Crafts and Design business.
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Here are some of the most popular Design and Crafts supports.
Explore supports best suited for businesses in the Design and Crafts industry.
Support for Large Energy Users in Ireland
The SEAI Large Industry Energy Network (LIEN) is a program in Ireland that supports large energy users in improving their energy efficiency and reducing their carbon emissions.
The SEAI Large Industry Energy Network (LIEN) is for large energy users in Ireland. This specifically refers to companies with an annual energy spend of €1 million or more. These companies can be from any industry sector, but some examples include:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Get flexible funding for vehicles and machinery
Flexible funding schemes, like hire purchase agreements, allow you to own the asset at the end of the contract. While a finance lease allows you to rent the asset for as long as you need it, then return it.
You might be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Boost innovation and growth with the help of an academic expert
Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP) connects businesses with research institutes (universities, institutes of technology) to collaborate on research projects. Businesses can take advantage of professional research capabilities to drive innovation in their products, processes or services.
Businesses looking to develop new or improved products, processes, services through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with Irish research institutes.
You may be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Support to implement sustainable practices for multinational organisations
IDA Ireland offers a program specifically for their existing clients to explore and implement sustainable practices.
You may be eligible if:
Low-cost loans for growth, resilience and sustainability
This support offers loans of up to €3 million. These loans can be used to make long-term investments in equipment, premises, process innovation or research and development.
You might be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Boost innovation and growth with the help of an academic expert
Enterprise Ireland's Innovation Partnership Programme (IPP) connects businesses with research institutes (universities, institutes of technology) to collaborate on research projects. Businesses can take advantage of professional research capabilities to drive innovation in their products, processes or services.
Businesses looking to develop new or improved products, processes, services through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with Irish research institutes.
You might be eligible if:
Lean and digital transformation support for multinational companies in Ireland
You might be eligible if:
You are an existing IDA client company
Financial help to invest in initial assets
This support provides assistance to businesses making an initial investment in ‘material assets’ such as buildings or equipment, or ‘immaterial assets’ such as the transfer of technology through the acquisition of patent rights, licences, know-how or unpatented technical knowledge.
You might be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Increase your business’ productivity and efficiency with digital technology
This support provides funding to invest in new digital tools, services and technology that will make your business more efficient and resilient
You might be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Increase sales and employment with research and development
This fund provides financial support to invest in research, development and innovation. The aim is to develop new products, services, and processes to make the business more competitive.
Businesses that are involved in experimental, non-routine Research and Development projects in areas such as advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, sustainable technologies, healthcare and life sciences, food and beverage.
You may be eligible if:
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
