Feasibility Study
Grant
Funding to assist a qualifying promoter to research market demand for their product or service and with examining its sustainability
Business Priming
Funding
Funding for a qualifying microenterprise within the first 18 months of start-up. The support of new jobs is prioritised.
Business Expansion
Funding
Funding for a qualifying microenterprise that has been trading for over 18 months. The support of news jobs is prioritised.
Export Marketing Grant
Grants up to €2,500 ex VAT to support microenterprises in their efforts to establish new export markets
Trading Online Vouchers
Grants of up to €2,500 ex VAT to support qualifying microenterprises to develop their website or digital marketing strategy.
Microfinance Loans
Loans from €2,000 - €25,000. Term from 3-5 years - Reduced Interest Rate of 5.5% APR on submissions made via Local Enterprise Office
Innovation Vouchers
Vouchers to the value of max. €5,000 are available through Enterprise Ireland administered scheme.
Agile Innovation Fund
Access up to 50% in Support for product, process or service development projects with a total cost of up to €300,000 - with fast track approval.
Shop Front Improvement Scheme
An initiative to improve the overall appearance of shop fronts and commercial properties that front onto public streets within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. 50% of the shop front cost up to a maximum grant of €5,000.
Vacant Commercial Premises Scheme
A scheme to encourage new businesses to occupy commercial premises. This scheme lowers the entry costs through a grant related to the level of rates payable on the property.
Financial Understanding - Self Learning Platform
This DLR Local Enterprise Office's programme provides access to the 'Skilly' online self-learning platform, with two modules for users from non-financial backgrounds to improve their financial literacy skills.
