Market Explorer Grant

Talk to us if you are: 

• A small business employing between one and 50 people 

• Operating in manufacturing or internationally-traded services 

• Have been trading for at least 12 months 

• Registered and operating within the area of your Local Enterprise Office 

• Not currently a client of Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland 

• Ready to explore a new international market or develop a new product 

• Ready for exporting by completing an export programme, developing an export plan or making your first export sales 

Here are all the terms and conditions. 

Once approved, you’ll get: 

• Up to 50% funding towards eligible project costs 

• A grant of up to €10,000 

• Financial support to research and plan your entry into a new export market 

This grant can help you to: 

• Research new international markets 

• Develop a market entry strategy for your products or services 

• Access specialist advice from export consultants 

• Go to overseas trade fairs and exhibitions 

• Cover eligible travel and subsistence costs linked to market research 

• Build the knowledge and confidence to grow your exports