Call for Expressions of Interest: Export Development Programme

Are you ready to take your business international?

Kildare Local Enterprise Office  is inviting expressions of interest for its Export Development Programme, a fully funded initiative designed to help businesses explore new international markets and avail of the €10,000 Market Explorer Grant to action their export plan.

This short, intensive programme will run over two months and includes:

• In-person and online workshops
• 1:1 export advisory support
• Development of an 18-month Export Plan

Participants will gain practical insights into:

• Value Proposition & Market Research
• Product-Market Fit & Customer Profiling
• Competitor Analysis & Go-To-Market Strategy
• Financial Modelling & Export Readiness
• Digital and AI adoption for global competitiveness
• Sustainable business models for international growth

Eligibility Criteria:

• New or existing exporters
• Established businesses with export ambition
• 1–50 paid employees

Limited Places Available:Only 15 businesses will be selected for this cohort, aligned to the budget available for Market Explorer Grant applications.

How to Apply:Submit your expression of interest by using the “book now” button above or by emailing localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie and a member of our team will be in contact to discuss this opportunity with you.

One of the facilitators on this programme is pioneering technology entrepreneur and innovation leader Deirdre Smith, co-founder and chief executive of Zandar Technologies plc – a broadcast video system innovator that secured global clients including the BBC, Sky and CNN before its acquisition in 2007 by NYSE-listed Harris Corporation. Read More