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.