GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by program; includes both grants and venture capital.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant, Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No specific acceptance rate is published, but Enterprise Ireland supports companies employing over 200,000 people, suggesting a broad reach across many companies.
Grant amounts vary by program and stage, and multiple funding types are available including grants and venture capital. Competitiveness depends on which specific program you apply to.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility as an Irish-owned startup or SME — 1 day
Identify the specific funding or grant program that fits your stage and goal on enterprise-ireland.com — 1-2 days
Submit a claim or application through Enterprise Ireland's portal — Varies by program
WORTH KNOWING
Enterprise Ireland offers multiple support tracks beyond funding — including market access and capability development — so even if a specific grant isn't the right fit, other supports may still be available to you.
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