Access to finance
30 October 2009by Ina Dimireva -- last modified 01 November 2009
There are various sources of funding, support and advice available in Ireland for business owners from a variety of Irish bodies.
Employment grants & incentives
Government schemes and programmes can help employers to hire staff.
Employment Grants and Incentives
Research & development grants
Financial and specialist support is on hand for companies to develop their R&D capabilities.
Research and Development Grants
Training grants
Special grants are available for employers to assist them in meeting them employees' development and training needs.
Venture capital and investors
Venture capital is another avenue entrepreneurs might like to explore.
Marketing grants
Grants and incentives are available to help entrepreneurs market their business better.
Consultancy & advice
Various consultancy and advice services are on hand for businesses, covering a wide range of business sectors.
EU funding
Various forms of funding and subsidy payments are available to Irish business from the EU.
Early Stage Business Support
Various early stage business support services are available to entrepreneurs to provide a solid platform for starting and growing a business.
Regional Development Support
Business support initiatives exist at regional level and include Gaeltacht areas.
Enterprise Ireland new approach to funding
Enterprise Ireland has a new funding structure more suited to today's entrepreneurs.
Enterprise Ireland New Approach To Funding
Feasibility Studies
Entrepreneurs can apply for feasibility study grants.
Sector-Specific Advisory Bodies
Grant-aid and other assistance are available from sector-specific public bodies.
Sector-Specific Advisory Bodies
Employment and Disability Supports
A range of employment supports and grants exist in Ireland to assist employers gain and retain employees with a disability.
Employment and Disability Supports
Resources
Enterprise
IrelandEnterprise
Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of Ireland's business sector. Its mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity.
BASIS
This website was established in 2000 as part of the Irish Government Action Plan 'Implementing the Information Society in Ireland' by the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Its aim is to deliver government information and services to business 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Personalised help and advice
The Enterprise Europe Network provides businesses with information and advice through its local partners.
Enterprise Europe Network – contact points – Ireland
Business support organisations can advise businesses on how to find financing.
Source: European Commission
