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Enterprise Ireland

Supporting Irish Businesses to Grow and Scale. Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency. We invest in and support the development of Irish-owned companies on their journey to achieving greater scale and becoming global leaders in their field. This provides a platform for strong economic growth and creates and sustains jobs in communities around the country.

Who we are?

Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency. We help Irish companies to develop high-growth strategies and enter new markets with innovative and sustainable solutions.


Who we service?

We serve: 

  • Start-ups 
  • SMEs 
  • Global Irish companies 
  • Businesses with high-growth potential

What we do?

Enterprise Ireland provides funding, advisory, and development supports to help Irish businesses grow and scale. 

  • Drive world-class innovation 
  • Support high-growth strategies 
  • Facilitate market entry 
  • Sustain job creation 
  • Promote economic prosperity

At a glance

Focus
  • Business support 
  • Job creation 
  • Innovation
Sectors
  • Manufacturing 
  • Internationally traded services
Network
  • 39 Offices Worldwide
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Supports from Enterprise Ireland

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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

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. 

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. 

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Grants & Funding

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.

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. 

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Training & Programmes

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.

Key Manager Support

Attract and hire key people with the right skills

A business is nothing without good people. With this key manager grant, you can get help with the salary cost of a ‘Key Manager’ – someone whose skills are needed for the success of your business. Examples of Key Manager positions are Chief Financial Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Research & Development Manager, etc. 

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Grants & Funding

Businesses seeking to hire the best leaders or fill a talent gap. 

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
  • You have been trading for at least 2 years


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

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Collaborating with you is essential for creating a dynamic future for businesses in Ireland.

Sarah

Innovate Solutions Project Manager
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