Priming Grants
The grant aims to support the growth of Irish start-ups within the first 18 months of the business.
Eligible costs:
– Staff salary
– Marketing costs
– Consultancy costs
– Innovation costs
– General overhead costs
– Manufacturing/ service costs
Eligible companies:
– Located in an area covered by LEO
– A business whose potential growth can meet the portfolio of Enterprise Ireland
– Has between 1-10 employees
– An internationally traded services or manufacturing business
– A domestically traded service business with the potential for international trade
– Has a need for financial aid
Grant:
A grant of up to €150,000 or 50% of the eligible investment (whichever is cheaper) will be provided and subject to the following conditions.
– Grants over €50,000 or with a value of €100,000 over three years require the approval of Enterprise Ireland. Link to https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/
– Grants between €80,000 and €150,000 will only be administered to companies that suggest the ability to graduate to fit Enterprise Ireland’s portfolio.
– If your company does not fit the above criteria, a grant of up to €80,000 or 50% the investment will be provided.
– Any employment related grant will be limited to a maximum of €15,000 per full-time position created.