💼 Business Grants in Ireland: What You Need to Know
Ireland offers a wide range of funding supports to help entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs get off the ground and grow. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, there are national and local programmes designed to assist with everything from business planning and training to innovation, export development, and sustainability.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are often the first stop for small businesses, offering accessible financial aid, mentoring, and training. For more established companies, Enterprise Ireland supports growth and international expansion with more advanced funding and advisory services.
Together with other government-backed organisations, these agencies form a well-developed ecosystem to support business activity across every stage — from idea to international market.
Current Business Grants
Trading Online Voucher (TOV)
Up to €2,500 (50% match funding) Supports small businesses in developing or enhancing their online trading presence, including website development, e-commerce capabilities, and digital marketing. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees and at least 6 months of trading history.
Feasibility Study Grant
Up to €15,000 (50–60% of eligible costs) Assists entrepreneurs in researching market demand and examining the sustainability of a new product or service, including costs for market research, consultancy, and prototype development. Start-ups or individuals with innovative business ideas not yet in the marketplace.
Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF)
€50,000 or €100,000 investment Supports early-stage companies in developing their products or services to reach key technical and commercial milestones, preparing them for future seed funding. Innovative start-ups with a minimum viable product (MVP), early customer validation, and potential for international growth.
