Running a business can involve many different challenges, from managing costs and developing staff to investing in technology, finding new customers and planning for future growth.
Businesses in Ireland may be able to access a wide range of government supports. The National Enterprise Hub provides a central place where businesses can explore government supports and find information relevant to their needs.
What Is the National Enterprise Hub?
The National Enterprise Hub is a Government of Ireland initiative that brings information about business supports together in one place.
Businesses can explore supports relating to funding, grants, loans, training, mentoring, expert advice and other areas of business development.
The service is designed to make it easier for businesses to identify supports that may be relevant to their circumstances.
Support for Starting a Business
Starting a new business can involve significant planning and financial commitment.
Government business supports may be available for areas such as developing a business idea, training, accessing finance and investigating whether a new product or service is commercially viable.
The National Enterprise Hub provides information specifically for entrepreneurs and businesses at the start-up stage.
Support for Existing and Growing Businesses
Government support is not limited to new businesses.
Existing businesses can also explore programmes designed to help them become more productive, develop their workforce, access finance, enter new markets, digitalise operations and expand their business.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not every grant, funding programme or business support is available to every business. Eligibility requirements can depend on factors such as business size, sector, location, stage of development and the specific conditions of each programme.
Different Types of Business Support
The National Enterprise Hub allows businesses to explore support across a wide range of areas, including:
Grants and Funding
Businesses can search for financial supports that may be relevant to starting, developing or expanding their operations.
Grants and Funding
Businesses can search for financial supports that may be relevant to starting, developing or expanding their operations.
Loans and Credit
Information is available about financing options for eligible businesses.
Digital and AI
Businesses can explore programmes designed to support digitalisation, technology and AI development.
Education and Training
Training and skills programmes may help business owners, managers and employees develop new capabilities.
Sustainability and Energy
Businesses can explore supports relating to sustainability, energy efficiency and preparing their operations for the future.
Talent and Hiring
There are also programmes relating to recruitment, employment and workforce development.
Finding Support That Matches Your Business
Every business is different, so the support available to one company may not be suitable for another.
The National Enterprise Hub allows businesses to search available supports and filter them according to factors such as business goals, industry and the type of support required. Businesses that are unsure where to start can also access guidance through the Hub.
Check Before You Apply
Businesses should always read the current eligibility requirements, terms and application information for an individual programme before making financial or business decisions.
Funding programmes and eligibility conditions can change, and some supports may only be available to particular sectors, locations or types of businesses.
Official Information & Verification
The information in this article is provided for general information. Availability, eligibility requirements, funding amounts and application conditions may change.
For current information about government business supports in Ireland, please check the National Enterprise Hub and the relevant government agency responsible for the individual programme.
