LEO’s business Priming Grant is available for businesses 0 - 18 months of start-up.

Grant Value

50% of the investment or €50,000 whichever is the lesser (1)

Grant Benefit

• Salary costs. The new employee may be the Promoter/founder. (2)
• Capital items
• Consultancy costs
• Innovation costs
• Marketing costs

 Full Eligibility criteria here

Next Steps / Our Process

1. Read the eligibility criteria fully. If you meet the criteria proceed to step 2.
2. Complete the Business Support Request Form
3. A member of our team will be in touch within 10 working days to confirm if you are eligible to apply for grant funding. When deemed eligible for financial support, an application link will be sent to you to access the application portal.

Notes:

• (1) Grants over €50,000 shall be the exception and shall only apply in the case of projects that clearly demonstrate a potential to graduate to Enterprise Ireland and/or to export internationally.
• (2) Subject to the 50% limit, a maximum grant of €15,000 per full time job created shall apply in respect of any employment support granted.