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Featured sustainability supports
In today’s world, consumers increasingly want to buy from businesses committed to sustainability. But making the shift can feel overwhelming – that’s where we come in.
Here are some of the most popular supports to help you take the first step to becoming more sustainable, reduce your environmental impact and save money.
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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.
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.
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.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing IDA client
Climate Action Supports
Online resources for a more sustainable business
A range of online resources, guides, case studies and practical tools, including access to a carbon calculator to determine your business carbon footprint and benchmark your carbon emissions nationally and internationally. These tools will help tourism and hospitality businesses meet their sustainability goals and introduce energy efficient cost-saving measures.
Businesses that want to address climate challenges and become more environmentally friendly.
You might be eligible if you are a business in the Irish hospitality and tourism industry, such as:
- an accommodation provider (hotels, B&Bs, self-catering)
- a restaurant or cafe
- an activity providers (tours, attractions, adventure activities)
- a tourism-related businesses (transport, retail, cultural experiences, festival)
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Support Scheme for Energy Audits
Discover areas to improve energy efficiency within your business
This scheme provides vouchers to help businesses in Ireland assess their energy efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
Businesses that are looking for ways to save energy and reduce costs.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- You spend at least €10,000 annually on energy (excluding transport costs) at the site being audited
- You are not obligated to conduct energy audits under the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Energy Contracting Support Scheme
Fund energy-saving, decarbonisation projects
This scheme encourages businesses to invest in energy efficiency projects through Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) for guaranteed results at a lower cost.
An Energy Performance Contract (EPC) means a contractor upgrades your place of business to save energy and promises you savings. You pay them back with the savings over time. If you save less than promised, the contractor pays the difference, ensuring you benefit.
Businesses that want to invest in energy-saving projects with low financial risk.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a private or public sector business of any size
- Your business is based in the Republic of Ireland
- You comply with the specific requirements and regulations outlined by the SEAI
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
GreenPlus
Become more environmentally friendly and develop your team's skills
With the GreenPlus sustainability grant, you can make your business a greener one by developing an environmental policy that is in line with international standards. This helps businesses to play their part in creating a sustainable future.
Businesses with existing sustainability initiatives looking to further invest in sustainable business models, products and services, and train staff to improve environmental performance within their organisation.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Accelerated Capital Allowances
Tax Relief for investments in Energy Efficiency
The SEAI Accelerated Capital Allowances (ACA) is a program in Ireland that provides a tax benefit for businesses that invest in certain energy-efficient equipment
The SEAI Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) program is for businesses in Ireland that pay corporation tax or income tax on trading or professional income.
You might be eligible if:
- Companies: Any registered business entity in Ireland can benefit from the ACA program.
- Sole traders: Individuals running their own businesses can claim the ACA for eligible equipment used in their trade.
- Farmers: Farms can also take advantage of the ACA to offset the cost of energy-efficient equipment used in their operations.
- It's important to note that the equipment must be new and owned by the business to qualify for the tax deduction. Leased or hired equipment won't be eligible.
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Support Scheme for Renewable Heat
Switch from fossil fuel to renewable heating
This scheme promotes the use of renewable sources for heating to reduce Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels for a more energy-independent future.
For businesses that want to replace existing fossil fuel heating systems with renewable alternatives.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a business of any size, including agricultural, public sector bodies and non-profit organisations
- You comply with the specific requirements and regulations outlined by the SEAI
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Sustainability Communication
Resources to help you communicate your food or drink business sustainability initiatives
These supports help food and drink marketing and commercial teams to communicate their sustainability activities to customers.
Food and drink businesses that want to improve their sustainability claims to strengthen their business relationships.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a Bord Bia client
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Energy Efficiency Grant
Introduce energy-saving measures for your small business
Businesses are encouraged to invest in sustainable products and services to reduce their carbon footprint and play their part in a greener future. With this support, you can introduce new measures to become a more energy-efficient business.
Businesses that want to invest in new energy-efficient technology to reduce environmental impact.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- You employ up to 50 people
- You have been operating for at least 6 months
- You have generated revenues of at least €30k
- You have undertaken the Green for Business programme
- You have had a recent energy audit by a SEAI auditor
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
Featured digitalisation supports
Go digital to make your business more efficient and flexible so you can respond quickly to opportunities and challenges.
Here are some of the most popular supports to help you on your digital transformation journey.
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Lean and Digitalisation Business Offer
Lean and digital transformation support for multinational companies in Ireland
You might be eligible if:
You are an existing IDA client company
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
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.
Disruptive Technologies Partnering Portal
Collaboration between companies working with disruptive and sustainable technologies
Disruptive, Digital and Sustainable Technologies are those that have the capacity to “disrupt” or alter markets and the way businesses operate. They often involve new products and services and the emergence of new business models. IDA Ireland's Disruptive Technologies Partnering Portal (DTTP) is an online platform designed to connect companies to foster collaboration and partnerships between companies working with disruptive and sustainable technologies.
You may be eligible if:
Any company based in Ireland, including established businesses, startups, and multinationals.
IDA Ireland Online Self-Assessment Diagnostics
Assess your digitalisation and innovation levels
IDA Ireland offers online self-assessment diagnostics tools for client companies. These free, 20-minute assessments help businesses evaluate their current and future digitalisation and innovation maturity level.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a IDA Client company in the manufacturing sector that want to assess current and future maturity levels in advanced digital and sustainable technologies can use the Advanced Manufacturing Diagnostic (AMD).
- You are a IDA Client company in services interested in assessing current and future digitalisation level and pinpointing areas for improvement can benefit from the Digitalisation Diagnostic for Services (DDS).
- Any IDA Ireland client compay can use the Innovation Scorecard Diagnostic (ISD) to assess their overall current and target innovation maturity levels
Access Advice : Digital Discovery
Develop a digital plan and introduce new technologies
To be competitive in today’s market, businesses need to understand what digital technology can offer. This grant incentivises and supports companies to introduce new digital technologies and solutions into their operations. Leading to greater efficiency, improved customer experiences, better decision-making, and an enhanced ability to bring better and more diverse products to market
Companies looking to introduce new digital technologies to their business to boost efficiency, improve services and create a better customer experience.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are an Irish owned business operating in the manufacturing/internationally traded services sectors employing 10 or more.
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Grow Digital Portal
A Digital Toolkit for All Businesses
The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment's Grow Digital portal is a a digital toolkit for all businesses, to help them to embrace the opportunities that digital technologies and tools can offer.
You may be eligible if:
- You are at any stage of your digital journey, but especially for those who are just starting out. You can use the tool to assess where you are now, what you can do moving forward, and where you can go to get help.
Think Digital
Create digital marketing strategies with expert guidance
This program helps food and drink businesses use digital tools, improve their online presence, and access tailored digital training for the food and drink industry.
Food and drink businesses that need support to develop a digital marketing strategy and learn how to use online channels effectively.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a Bord Bia client
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Industry Digitalisation
Digital transformation for visitor experience businesses
In today's digital world, a strong online presence and the effective use of digital technologies are crucial for long-term success in the tourism industry. Our programme helps you adopt and optimise digital technologies, enhancing your skills to give your business a competitive edge.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a tourism businesses interested in introducing digital technologies to enhance online visibility and boost online sales to new audiences.
- You are a visitor experience business in the Irish tourism industry, such as:
- A tourist attraction offering interesting experiences with admission fees or entry conditions.
- A provider of organised activities like tours, workshops, or adventures.
- An organiser of pre-planned tours focused on specific destinations or experiences.
- You can demonstrate ambition for commercial growth in line with the program's objectives.
Digital for Business
This is a free programme that helps small businesses explore the advantages that digitalisation offers.
This provides a business with an expert digital consultant, who will assist them in analysing the existing digital systems in the business, to identify potential gaps and explore the opportunities to optimise existing systems to meet their business needs
You may be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- You employ up to 50 people
- You operate in the commercial sphere
- You have been operating for at least 6 months
- You are a solvent enterprise, as demonstrated by financial statements
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
FSAI Website
A comprehensive resource, featuring guidance documents, Q&As, training materials, and legislative updates
The site includes specific sections on food legislation, allergen management, food labelling requirements, and more, making it a valuable tool for any food business in Ireland.
The FSAI website operates as a complete resource for food businesses, consumers, inspectors and interested stakeholders
Featured innovation supports
Embracing innovation helps your business to grow and adapt to changing customer needs.
Here are some of the most popular supports to help you create a workplace that’s open to new ideas and ways to improve, to set you apart from the competition.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
IDA Ireland RD&I Programme
Engage in research, development and innovation.
The RD&I Programme supports research, development, and innovation (RD&I) activities for client companies. It offers a range of resources to help companies innovate and grow and build R&D activities in Ireland.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing client company of IDA Ireland that want to expand or further develop your existing R&D facilitites in Ireland. Or companies that want to establish an R&D facility in Ireland.
Innovation Capability
Bring new food and drink ideas to life
This programme teaches food and drink businesses to innovate for growth by incorporating innovation into all aspects of the business.
Food or drink businesses that need help coming up with innovative ideas.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a Bord Bia client
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Knowledge Transfer Ireland
Access knowledge and research to bring new products or services to market
Knowledge Transfer Ireland brings business knowledge and research expertise together, and funds collaborative research projects, workshops and events to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Irish businesses that want to improve their products and services and become more competitive in global markets.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium or large business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Horizon Europe Supports
Join the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme
Horizon Europe provides Irish businesses with funding and expertise to develop and launch innovative products and services that address global challenges.
You may be eligible if:
- Your business is in an established EU Member State
- Your project aligns with the program's goals of research and innovation
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
Innovation Voucher Initiative
Discover new solutions to business challenges
Innovation is essential to keep your business competitive. Innovation vouchers help small businesses collaborate with higher education institutes and public research bodies to solve technical challenges and explore opportunities.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region
Horticulture Feasibility Studies
Investment Aid for Innovation and Diversification in Horticulture (Feasibility / Desk Studies)
The scheme is aimed at small and medium sized enterprises engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry but need to carry out specific studies (feasibility/desk based) before doing so.
You may be eligible if:
- You are a small and medium sized enterprise engaging in primary horticulture production that would like to innovate and diversify in the horticulture industry
Horizon Europe
Join the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme
Horizon Europe provides Irish businesses with funding and expertise to develop and launch innovative products and services that address global challenges.
For Irish Businesses seeking to advance their research and innovation ambitions through additional funding.
You might be eligible if:
- Your business must be established in an EU Member State
- Your project aligns with the program's goals of research and innovation
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.