
Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters’ grants will part-fund the cost that will be incurred in investigating and researching export markets, e.g. exhibiting at Trade Fairs, preparing marketing material and developing websites specifically targeting overseas markets.
Note: (a) All Applications must be typed
(b) Applications must be received minimum six weeks prior to attendance at Conference
Grant Terms:
- Grant covers 50% of eligible costs (ex vat), a maximum cumulative value of €2,500 per calendar year
- Applications must be made prior to any expenditure being incurred
- Payments will be made to approved projects on receipt of proof of payment of all qualifying and approved expenses. You must drawdown any funding offer within a maximum of 12 months of the letter of offer or within 2 months from the date of attendance at the approved Trade Show; and, any approved amount not drawn down by whichever applicable date beyond the grant offer will automatically be decommitted.
- Successful applicants should consider using an Enterprise Ireland Mentor to develop an export/marketing plan
Projects eligible for support include:
- The cost your first and second-time participation at an International Trade Show may be eligible for support. To make a 2nd application for Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters you must submit a report highlighting the progress made since the previous event.
- Enterprises engaged in manufacturing or internationally traded services
- Enterprises not employing more than 10 people
- Enterprises located within the geographic location of the LEO Dublin City i.e. Dublin 1-17 and 20
- Enterprise operating in the commercial sphere
- Enterprises must demonstrate a market for their proposed product/service
- Innovative businesses with prototype products
- Enterprises must not have received any funding for this proposal from any other source
Eligible Expenditure Categories
- Participation at trade fairs and shows covering Trade Show Exhibitor costs including rental/fees relating to space/stands *
- Participation at international trade networking events organised through the Enterprise Europe Network
- Development of specific Marketing Materials aimed at exploring new export markets
- Translation, e.g. of existing material (booklets, webpages, etc. for export markets)
- Development of export related websites
- Investigation of new internal or external process to develop export business, e.g. new business model or the carrying out of non-regulatory requirements
Ineligible Expenditure Categories
- Domestic trade fairs and shows unless proven that overseas buyers participate
- Researching expanding market/sales activities within the Republic of Ireland
- Researching into existing markets for existing products
- Attendance at international conferences, summits, forums, symposiums, stand-alone company events are not eligible for support.
Note
Travel & Subsistence Costs are only eligible for overseas trips as follows: Eligible Travel Costs: Economy Air/Ferry or Rail Fares; Mileage (60c per kilometre) or Economy Car Hire (mileage cannot be claimed on Car Hire). Subsistence Rates: Overnight Rate – 24-hour period: €200 per day Day rate: < 24 hours €60
PLEASE NOTE costs that have already been incurred prior to application are NOT ELIGIBLE
Application
*Get quotes for each item, these may be in form of emails from suppliers, screengrabs from exhibition website, airline, hotel provider etc. A Quotation must be provided in respect of each item of planned expenditure in excess of €100.
*Complete & submit application the form at the link below and return by email to tame@dublincity.ie - soft copy only
*Wait for email confirming receipt of application
*Review & assessment will then take place
*If approved, a letter of offer will be sent. Please return the acceptance copy
*After the event has taken place please submit your grant claim
- PLEASE NOTE costs that have already been incurred prior to application are NOT ELIGIBLE
Scoring Criteria
Total:100
Minimum score required for approval is 60
- Export Potential (15)
- Quality of the Proposal (20)
- Support Eligibility of LEO (M1) (15)
- Increase Sales Potential (30)
- Job Creation (20
For further information please contact by email at tame@dublincity.ie