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Development of Market Research Skills Scheme

This support can be used to help cover the internal costs of exploring new market opportunities.

Who is it for?

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.

What do you get?

  • Financial help for developing marketing skills and researching new markets for your products and services.

What can it be used for?

  • The cost of wages of employees on the marketing programme
  • Travel and subsistence
  • Internal costs of new market trials for products/services
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