The grant is focussed primarily on existing LEO (Measure 1 grant clients) or potential clients within the usual eligibility criteria for qualification for grant assistance i.e. the business must be manufacturing or be an internationally traded service.

Note: Innovative businesses with prototype products also qualify to apply.

Eligible business if they met the criteria above should also:

1. Have 10 or less employees
2. Be located in Co. Kilkenny
3. Be commercial
4. Demonstrate the market for their product /service

Maximum grant of 50% of eligible costs up to max payment of €2,500. The proposal cannot have been funding from any other public source.

Eligible Expenditure categories

• Participation at trade fairs and shows covering Trade Show Exhibitor costs including rental/fees relating to space/stands; The cost of the first and second-time participation at an International Trade show may be eligible for support.  *

Participation at international trade networking events organised through the Enterprise Europe Network;

• Development of specific Marketing Materials aimed at exploring new export markets;
• Translation, e.g. of existing material (booklets, webpages, etc. for export markets;
• Development of export related websites;
• Investigation of new internal or external processes to develop export business, e.g. new business model or the carrying out of non-regulatory technical requirements;

*Note -   Economy Flight Costs are eligible with other travel and subsistence costs subject to the Local Enterprise Office maximum limits.

• Max funding available to any business in on calendar year is €2,500
• Application to be submitted to LEO Kilkenny prior to expenditure being incurred
• Payment based on receipt of invoices, proof of payment (bank or credit card statements) No cash payments will be allowed.
• Payment will be calculated on costs exclusive of VAT.
• Grantee will provide a short report with the claim outlining the purpose grant was sought and outcomes.
• Offer is valid for twelve months from the date of approval or within 2 months of the date of attendance at the Tradeshow
• The support of LEO Kilkenny, The Irish Government and the EU to be acknowledged
• Successful applicants should consider using and Enterprise Ireland mentor to develop an export plan
• Any offer of funding to be accepted by grantee within one month of the letter issue
• A tax clearance certificate is required to process payments
• A copy of any materials produced as part of the grant to be supplied
• If applicable to the claim an accountant must sign off Travel and subsistence claim sheets
• Bank supplier set up form to be returned with offer acceptance  

1. Complete fully, sign and return application form to LEO Kilkenny
2. Application is not completed unless quotes for all expenses are provided