Established Businesses

Business Advice Clinics

Business Advice Clinics are the first place to go when considering a change - this is a general clinic, where you can ask all the questions you have about what to do first

Book a Clinic Appointment

Mentoring

Mentoring matches up the knowledge and insights of experienced business practitioners with SME owners who need practical and strategic one-to-one advice and guidance

Apply for Mentoring

LEAN for Business

The LEAN programme offer SMEs the opportunity to work with a coordinator to introduce principles of waste minimisation strategy into the workplace

LEAN Programme

GradStart

GradStart is a grant to promote the employment of graduates by SMEs. Up to €42,000 of the salary costs of the graduate will be covered by the LEO

GradStart

Business Expansion Grant

The Business Expansion grant is designed to assist the business in its growth phase after the initial 18 month start-up period. Check the link for eligibility criteria

Business Expansion Grant

TAME Grant

Technical Assistance for Micro Exporter's Grant enables clients to explore and develop new market opportunities e.g. exhibiting at Trade Fairs, and preparing marketing material

TAME Grant

Research, Development & Innovation Fund

The RD&I Fund supports the development of new or substantially improved products, services or processes which will have a competitive advantage in a company’s target market.

Research, Development & Innovation Fund

Microfinance Ireland

MFI provide small loans through the Government’s Microenterprise Loan Fund. The fund helps start ups and established businesses get the finance they need

Microfinance Ireland

Innovation Vouchers

Standard €5k vouchers are available to assist a company explore a business opportunity or problem with a registered knowledge provider (a college, IT, or other organisation)

Innovation Voucher

Trading Online Voucher

A Trading Online Voucher is a grant worth up to €2500 towards the development of your website to start, or improve, your online sales presnce

Trading Online Voucher

Green for Business

The Green for Business programme is to help prepare small businesses for the low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the future.

Green for Business

Engage with the LEO

Opportunities arise for special programmes, awards, and networking events throughout the year. Stay engaged with the LEO for opportunities via the newsletter and social media channels

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Established Businesses

Local Enterprise Office

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