Supporting early-stage companies in reaching the key technical and commercial milestones

You may be eligible if:

• You are a start-up that have  a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) or be live in Beta and have early demonstrable customer validation
• A validated customer proposition with market research conducted
• A clear execution plan identifying key milestones to be achieved
• Evidence of innovation, internationalisation potential and employment capacity
• A team with experience, domain knowledge and a balance of skills
• Early-stage companies in the Manufacturing & Internationally Traded Services sectors
• An existing or potential client of Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start Up Unit (HPSU)
• Former Competitive Start Fund (CSF) investee companies may apply for a maximum of €50,000 if they are suitable

• A €50k or €100k investment in the form of convertible loan note instrument
• The support of an Enterprise Ireland Development Advisor
• 10 mentoring sessions through the Enterprise Ireland panel of mentors
• Access to the Enterprise Ireland Market Research Centre for market sector insights 

• To accelerate the growth of early-stage start-up companies that have the capacity and ambition to succeed in global markets.
• To enable companies to cover operational costs of key tasks including the development of a market ready solution, product testing in market, building critical skill sets on start-up team.
• To cover costs associated with developing the business plan and progressing key technical, commercial and fundraising milestones.
• To cover the cost of salaries, travel, and consultancy fees