FLAVOURS OF KILDARE - Financing Your Food Business

Starting and scaling a food business requires more than passion—it demands financial clarity, strategic planning, and access to the right funding.

This practical meet-up is designed to help food entrepreneurs, at all stages, understand the financial foundations of building a sustainable and profitable business in Ireland and align those to specific funding opportunities.

Whether you're launching a new product, opening a café, or expanding a catering service, this event will guide you through the key financial decisions that shape your success.

We'll here from John Nugent of Bord Bia, Ellen NiCleirigh, Senior Development Advisor in Enterprise Ireland and the LEO Grant Team on their funding opportunities available, eligibility, and how to apply.

Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring food entrepreneurs with a product or concept
• Early-stage food producers and start-ups
• Hospitality professionals diversifying into food production
• Anyone seeking expert guidance on funding their food business

Places are limited and booking is essential.

GDPR NOTICE: Photo and video content will be taken at this event for social media, reporting and promotion of future events. Please advise a member of the LEO team prior to the event, if you wish to be not recognisable in that content.