Enterprise Ireland supports Irish companies that export or plan to, while InterTradeIreland funds cross-border projects between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Smaller companies usually start with their Local Enterprise OfficeOne of a network of 31 local offices, based in local authorities, that act as a first stop shop for small businesses and entrepreneurs in Ireland., so check our Local Enterprise Office guide too.

This guide gathers each support in one place, from the official scheme pages. Use it to see which ones fit your company, then confirm the details with the provider before you apply.

Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and innovation funding, scheme by scheme

Each support below shows what it pays for, how much and when you can apply. For who can apply and how, follow the link under each one to its full details on our Grants and supports page.

Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (Call 8) (Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment)

Funding for groups of companies and research bodies working together to develop disruptive technologies. Call 8 has €40 million available.

How much: SMEs up to 50% and large companies up to 40% of eligible costs; minimum consortium request €1.5 million over 3 years. When: Open for applications. Closing date: 3 February 2027.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (Call 8) on our grants page. Official source: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment.

Access Advice: Digital Discovery (Enterprise Ireland)

Part-funds a digital expert for 3 to 7 days to help you adopt new technology such as CRM, ERP, data analytics, automation or AI, and build a digital action plan.

How much: Up to 80% of costs, to a maximum grant of €5,000. When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Access Advice: Digital Discovery on our grants page. Official source: Enterprise Ireland.

Access Advice: LeanStart (Enterprise Ireland)

Part-funds a Lean coach for companies new to Lean, to start a culture of continuous improvement.

How much: Up to 80% of costs, to a maximum grant of €5,000. When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Access Advice: LeanStart on our grants page. Official source: Enterprise Ireland.

Climate Action Voucher (Enterprise Ireland)

A small voucher to engage an independent adviser or trainer and start your company's sustainability journey.

How much: Up to €1,800. When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Climate Action Voucher on our grants page. Official source: Enterprise Ireland.

Exploring Innovation Grant (Enterprise Ireland)

Funding to investigate the technical feasibility of a research, development and innovation project before you commit to it.

How much: Up to €35,000. When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Exploring Innovation Grant on our grants page. Official source: Enterprise Ireland.

Innovation Voucher (Enterprise Ireland)

A voucher to buy expert help from a college or public research body to solve a business problem or develop a new product, process or service.

How much: €10,000 voucher; a co-funded voucher adds an equal cash contribution from your company, for projects up to €20,000. When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Innovation Voucher on our grants page. Official source: Enterprise Ireland.

Acumen (InterTradeIreland)

Part-funds a sales professional to help your business grow sales across the border into Northern Ireland.

How much: Up to €21,562 (£17,250). When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Acumen on our grants page. Official source: InterTradeIreland.

Innovation Boost (InterTradeIreland)

Funds a project manager and academic expert from a college in Northern Ireland or Ireland to help your company develop a new product or process.

How much: Up to €67,900 (£56,000) towards the academic expert, plus 50% of the project manager's cost (subject to a ceiling). When: You can apply at any time.

Full details, who can apply and how to apply: Innovation Boost on our grants page. Official source: InterTradeIreland.

Funding the gap before a grant or relief is paid

Most grants are paid after you spend the money, and tax credits arrive after you file. That can leave a cash flow gap between paying for a project and receiving the support. As a commercial finance broker, not a lender, we can help your company compare options from our panel of lenders to bridge it, such as grant and R&D tax credit funding, a working capital loan or asset finance for the equipment itself.

Finance is subject to status and lender approval. We do not apply for grants on your behalf: the provider decides each application. If you would like help with the finance side, check your eligibility in a few minutes, with no effect on your credit file.