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Design and Crafts

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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Large Industry Energy Network (LIEN)

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.

Advice & Mentoring

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:

  • Manufacturing plants
  • Large data centres
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Food processing facilities

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Leasing and Hire Purchase

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. 

Loans

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Innovation Boost

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. 

Training & Programmes

Businesses looking to develop new or improved products, processes, services through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with Irish research institutes.


You may be eligible if: 

  • You are an existing Enterprise Ireland client 
  • Clusters of companies are welcome to apply 
  • You can provide a minimum cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions. 
 

IDA Ireland Green Programme

Support to implement sustainable practices for multinational organisations

IDA Ireland offers a program specifically for their existing clients to explore and implement sustainable practices.

Grants & Funding

You may be eligible if:

  • You are an existing IDA client

Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme

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.

Loans

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • You are a small mid-cap company (A small mid-cap is an enterprise that is not an SME but has fewer than 500 employees)

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Innovation Partnership Programme

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. 

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Grants & Funding

Businesses looking to develop new or improved products, processes, services through collaboration and knowledge-sharing with Irish research institutes.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are an existing Enterprise Ireland client 
  • Clusters of companies are welcome to apply 
  • You can provide a minimum cash contribution of 20% of the total project cost

Lean and Digitalisation Business Offer

Lean and digital transformation support for multinational companies in Ireland

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if:

  • You are an existing IDA client company

Capital Grants

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.

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Digital Transition Fund

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

Grants & Funding

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Research, Development & Innovation Fund

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.

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Grants & Funding

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: 

  • You are an Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office or Údarás na Gaeltacht client or potential client
  • You have adequate cash resources to implement the proposed project

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions. 

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