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Local Enterprise Office

The Local Enterprise Offices are your local first-stop shop for seeking information and support on starting or growing a business in Ireland. Whether you are a new entrepreneur or an existing small business owner, we provide advice, information, and support to help you succeed.

Who we are?

The Local Enterprise Office provides advice, information, and support to you in starting up or growing your business. With 31 dedicated teams across the Local Authority network in Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices offer you a wide range of experience, skills, and services. 

Who we service?

We serve: 

  • New entrepreneurs
  • Existing small business owners 
  • Micro and small businesses 
  • Businesses with export potential

What we do?

The Local Enterprise Office provides comprehensive support to local businesses. 

  • Drive the development of local enterprise 
  • Support business start-ups 
  • Promote a ‘can-do’ business culture 
  • Increase job potential of businesses 
  • Foster innovation and export potential 
  • Proactively respond to client needs

At a glance

Focus
  • Business support 
  • Job creation 
  • Innovation
Sectors
  • All sectors
Network
  • Across Ireland 
  • 39 Offices Worldwide
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17 supports based on your selections

Grow Digital Voucher

Grow Digital Voucher

Grow Digital Voucher offers financial support so your business can embrace digital technology

You may be eligible if: 

  • Established and trading for at least 6 months, registered, and operate within the area of the Local Enterprise Office

Grants

Digital & AI: E-commerce

Get funding to start your business

Priming Grant

The early stages are the hardest for small businesses. This support reduces the financial burden of starting a business to increase your chances of growth and success.

For businesses that need assistance with the initial costs of starting a business.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You employ up to 10 people
  • You have been operating for up to 18 months 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Grants

Introduce energy-saving measures for your small business

Energy Efficiency Grant

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

Invest

Sustainability & Energy

Help your early-stage business to grow

Business Expansion Grant

Your business may no longer be a start-up, but you still need some support. This grant can help with a broad range of expenses, training and salary costs.

Businesses that need assistance in the growth phase, after the initial 18-month start-up period. 

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • You have been operating for at least 18 months
  • The business is in the manufacturing or internationally traded services sectors

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Grants

Explore if your business idea will work

Feasibility Study Support

This fund can help to build a solid foundation for your new venture, increasing your chances of success in a competitive market. 

Small businesses that have a new idea and want to understand if it could be successful through research and planning.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You employ up to 10 people
  • Your existing business is registered and operating in Ireland 

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Grants

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