Welcome to the Local Enterprise Office Galway website

Here's how we are #MakingItHappen for Galway's small businesses:

• We provide direct financial supports to micro businesses*. Micro Enterprises are businesses with 10 or less employees.   
• We advise on a range of alternative funding options available.
• We offer business information, advisory services and enterprise support.
• We deliver high-quality training to meet the needs of your business including; Start Your Own Business, Managing Your Business e.g. Marketing, Sales, Financial Management, Strategy and Business Planning. (Check out our current courses HERE)
• We mentor you and your business with experienced experts.
• We guide you to the services most relevant to support the growth and development of your business.
• We give you advice on local authority regulations, planning, accessibility, environment, procurement and other issues affecting your business.

• We connect you with appropriate State resources for your business including relevant agencies such as;

–        Department of Social Protection: Enterprise Supports

–        Microfinance Ireland: Business Loans 

–        Revenue: Seed Capital Scheme

–        Education and Training Boards: Business Courses

–        Credit Review Office: When your bank has refused credit

• We create progression pathways for high-potential companies to Enterprise Ireland.
• We advise on local property solutions for start-ups and business expansions.
• We organise key enterprise events.
• We facilitate effective business networking.
• We promote entrepreneurship education in the local community.
• This website gives you access to online information about our supports and services.

*Eligibility criteria apply.