💼 Business Funding

Grow your business
with Irish funding

Enterprise Ireland, LEO, and government schemes support Irish businesses at every stage — from startup grants to R&D funding and export supports.

5+
Active Schemes
€250k
Max Grant
50%
Typical Co-Fund

Popular schemes include:

🚀 Start-Up Grant 🔬 R&D Tax Credit 🌍 Export Supports 💡 Innovation Fund 🏭 Capital Investment 👥 Employment Grant 📊 Trading Online Voucher
Showing 5 business funding grants
Enterprise Ireland 💼 Business
Featured Open
Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers
€10,000 vouchers for SMEs to access third-level institution R&D expertise. Co-funded vouchers up to €20,000 also available. Applications accepted year-round.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Energy Efficiency Grant
Grant of up to 50% (max €5,000) for small businesses to improve their energy efficiency — equipment, controls, insulation, LED lighting, and more.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Priming Grant
Start-up grant for businesses in their first 18 months, covering up to 50% of eligible costs such as salaries, rent, equipment, and professional fees.
Local Enterprise Offices (LEO) 💼 Business
Open
LEO Trading Online Voucher
Up to €2,500 (50% match-funded) for small businesses to develop their online presence — website, eCommerce, online marketing and booking systems.
Microfinance Ireland 💼 Business
Open
Microfinance Ireland Loan Scheme
Business loans from €2,000 to €25,000 for microenterprises that have been refused credit by banks or other mainstream lenders.
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Tip: Many LEO grants require a business plan and are means-assessed. Contact your Local Enterprise Office early — they offer free mentoring alongside funding.

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