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An introduction to Lean Thinking
Access Advice : Lean Start
LeanStart is an introductory, short-focused training programme that introduces your company to Lean thinking. Lean thinking is a set of business principles that can help staff learn new ways of working and identify inefficient processes that do not add value to a business.
Businesses looking to make practical improvements in their business to deliver better quality faster and without waste.
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.
Become more environmentally friendly and develop your team's skills
GreenPlus
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.
Become more sustainable and eco-friendly
Climate Action Voucher
Through training and advisory services, your business will find areas for improvement, and develop a plan to reduce emissions and become more resource efficient.
Businesses looking to start their sustainability journey.
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.
Develop a digital plan and introduce new technologies
Digital Discovery
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.
Develop a talent pool and gain access to new skills
GradStart
GradStart provides financial support for businesses to compete for and hire graduate talent. The support covers the cost of taking in graduate talent on a two-year placement basis, to improve the skills base within your business.
Businesses that want to develop their talent pool and gain access to new skills.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Office or Údarás na Gaeltachta client
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Help and advice on intellectual property matters
IP Start
Your ideas, inventions and innovations are valuable assets for your business. IP Start helps businesses get expert support with intellectual property (IP) matters so they can protect and make the most of their ideas.
The support provides funding towards external IP advice, helping you understand your options and address specific IP challenges.
Your ideas can help your business grow. Let’s look after them.
Businesses actively involved in research and development that need immediate help with intellectual property matters.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland, a Local Enterprise Office or Údarás na Gaeltachta client
- You are an Irish owned businesses operating in the manufacturing/internationally traded services sectors employing 10 or more.
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Increase the number of employees in your business
Employment Funding Support
Enterprise Ireland's Employment Funding Support is an employment grant that helps businesses with growth potential to create new jobs, through projects focused on increasing international trade.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland (EI) client with 10 or more employees
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
- You have been trading for two years
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Increase your business’ productivity and efficiency with digital technology
Digital Process Innovation (DPI)
This support provides funding to invest in new digital services, organisational processes and technology that will make your business more productive and efficient.
Businesses that want to introduce digital technology to their business to create new more efficient ways of working.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland client
- You have been in business for at least 2 years
- You are internationally trading or have the potential to do so in the short term
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Invest in carbon-reducing technologies
Capital investment for decarbonisation processes
This grant is designed to help businesses pay for the changes needed to reduce their carbon emissions, making their operations more environmentally friendly. Investing in new tools, research, ideas, and green technology can help your company reach its goal of zero carbon emissions faster.
Businesses working to make their manufacturing processes less polluting.
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 are trading in the manufacturing industry
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Invest in technology to boost productivity and competitiveness
Capital Funding Support
This fund helps to boost digital capabilities, invest in advanced technologies and adopt automation to increase productivity,competitiveness, and international trading potential.
You may be eligible if:
You are an Enterprise Ireland client
You employ at least 10 full-time people
You are trading in manufacturing or an eligible services industry
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Invest in the development and deployment of disruptive technologies
Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
The Distruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) seeks to invest in the development and deployment of disruptive technologies and drive collaboration between Ireland’s world-class industry and research base, based on existing challenges. The DTIF supports enterprises wishing to engage in 'industrial research' and/or 'experimental development' for collaborative research to develop and deploy disruptive technologies, on a commercial basis
Technology-based businesses of all sizes and sectors that are creating new products, processes or services that will change the way we work and live. The fund also aims to encourage research and development collaboration between universities and businesses of all sizes and across sectors. .
You may be eligible if:
You are based in Ireland
You are an existing agency client of Enterprise Ireland (EI), IDA or Údarás na Gaeltachta
You are an eligible Research Performing Organisation (RPO) meaning an institution that conducts research.
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Join the EU’s flagship research and innovation programme
Horizon Europe
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.
Track energy use and reduce your carbon footprint
Energy Monitoring and Tracking Systems
This fund supports your business in putting the systems in place to lower your energy bills and improve energy efficiency. It helps businesses see how much energy they are using and understand where they can cut back and become more sustainable.
You may be eligible if:
You are an Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, or Údarás na Gaeltachta client
You employ at least 10 people full-time
You have been in business for at least five years
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.