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Local Enterprise Office

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Get the tools and advice you need to fast track your export journey
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Energy Efficiency Grant
The Energy Efficiency Grant supports the investment in technologies and equipment identified in a Green for Micro Report, GreenStart Report or a SEAI Energy Audit with 75% of eligible costs up to a maximum grant of €10,000.
NEXT STEP IN YOUR SUSTAINABILITY JOURNEY
Business Advice & Mentoring
Under the Local Enterprise Office Mentor Programme, clients work with an experienced mentor to identify solutions to areas of exposure within their business.
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LEAN For Business
Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Lean is for all companies, regardless of sector
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Green For Business
Green for Business is a FREE programme that helps small businesses take the first step towards becoming more sustainable, giving you access to a green consultant who’ll show you the small changes that can have a big impact on your company - and the world around you.
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Grow Digital
The Grow Digital Voucher offers small and medium businesses with up to 50 employees financial support to embrace digital technology.
A Digital Tool for every Business
Market Explorer
Explore New Markets with the Market Explorer Grant
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Business Supports in Response to Trade Tariffs
If you are a small business that has been affected by the recent tariff increases for goods being imported into the US then the Local Enterprise Offices are here to support you.
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Competitive Start Fund from Enterprise Ireland

See details for the Competitive Start Fund - FinTech HERE

See details for the Competitive Start Fund - All Sectors HERE

Applications close Wednesday 15th June 2016

The rules

Already has less than €100K funding [excluding sweat equity];
Revenues less than €60k any previous year;
Less than five years old;
Likely to employ 10 in Ireland and sales of €1m within 3 years
Software, manufacture or traded services. Not engaged in gambling, "adult entertainment" or military;

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08/10/2026	Expression of Interest - Start-up Product Accelerator...	Book online
13/10/2026	Starting a Business Programme - Autumn 2026 No.2	Book online
15/10/2026	National Women's Enterprise Day 2026	Book online
21/10/2026	ChatGPT For Marketing Content Social Media and PR- 21st October...	Book online
03/11/2026	Sustainability for SMEs: Practical Steps to Future-Proof Your Business...	Book online
03/11/2026	Starting a Business Programme - Autumn 2026 No.3	Book online
10/11/2026	Vlogging and Podcasting - 10th & 12th November	Book online

Latest News

24/09/2026
RSI GETS TO SHINE AT PLOUGHING 2026
08/09/2026
Kilkenny Business Gets Chance To Shine At Ploughing 2026...
Radon Services Ireland (RSI) from Kilkenny will get the chance to exhibit themselves to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, County Offaly this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village....
01/09/2026
Carlow and Kilkenny Businesswomen Invited to Mark 20 Years of National Women's Enterprise Day...
The Local Enterprise Offices of Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are inviting female founders and business leaders across the region to come together for National Women's Enterprise Day 2026, a landmark celebration marking twenty years of women in Irish business. The event takes place on Thursday 15th October at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow, from 11.45am to 2pm. ...
25/08/2026
Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny launch new Autumn Training and Events Programme 2026...
The Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny has launched their training and events programme for Autumn/Winter 2026. This programme schedule provides potential new entrepreneurs and small business currently operating in the County, the opportunity to develop new skills and adapt to the ever-changing economic environment. ...
07/08/2026
Blas na hÉireann 2026 finalists announced, and it’s a standout year for Kilkenny producers...
The finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards 2026, have been announced, with 9 exceptional producers from Co. Kilkenny making it through to the final stage of Ireland’s most prestigious food awards. ...
30/07/2026
25 Finalists Unveiled For The Inaugural Makers' Academy...
Following an exceptional response from makers in the Republic of Ireland, Kilkenny Design and the Local Enterprise Offices have today unveiled the 25 finalists selected for their Makers' Academy, a landmark business development programme designed to help some of Ireland's most exciting creative brands scale from independent makers into commercially successful retail businesses....
24/06/2026
Kilkenny success at the National Enterprise Awards...
Huwmo Limited who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. The awards, which took place at the Round Room in the Mansion House in Dublin, were in their 26th year and run annually by the Local Enterprise Offices....
12/06/2026
Winners of the Local Enterprise Office ‘START’ competition for start-up businesses announced...
The final of the “START” competition, was held at County Hall, John Street, Co Kilkenny on Friday 12th June. This successful initiative was organised by Kilkenny County Council, Local Enterprise Office...
12/06/2026
KILKENNY BUSINESS SET FOR NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS FINAL...
Huwmo Ltd, a tech start-up company from County Kilkenny is set to compete with the country’s best small businesses as one of the Finalists for the National Enterprise Award taking place next Thursday. The company, founded by Shane Doherty, will represent Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny at the prestigious awards that take place on Thursday 18th June in the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin....
11/06/2026
Local Enterprise Offices & Kilkenny Design Launch Makers Academy...
08/05/2026
NATIONAL AWARD FOR KILKENNY STUDENTS AT ENTERPRISE FINALS...
Students from Kilkenny have taken 3rd prize in Junior Category at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. The Finals of the Local Enterprise Office initiative took place last Thursday in Mullingar....
24/04/2026
IRELAND’S BRIGHTEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS REVEALED AHEAD OF NATIONAL FINALS...
The national finalists for Ireland’s largest student enterprise programme have been announced ahead of next month’s finals. From an initial 30,000 participants, over 200 students representing 88 student-run businesses have made it through to the final stage of the Student Enterprise Programme....
21/04/2026
START 2026 Kilkenny competition
Kilkenny County Council and the Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny are delighted to announce START Competition 2026. START 2026 is open to anyone with an innovative business idea in the early stages of trading (within the first 18 months of trading or pre-trading) ...
20/04/2026
Apply Now - National Ploughing Championships 2026...
09/04/2026
Start Up Kilkenny based Tech Company Huwmo Ltd receives County Enterprise Award ...
Kilkenny County Council’s Local Enterprise Office have announced the Kilkenny nomination to the National Enterprise Awards 2026. Huwmo Ltd is a start-up Tech software company that provides an all in one solution specifically designed for independent hotels. ...

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Case Studies

30/06/2025
FPK Engineering
30/06/2025
Patrick Joseph
30/06/2025
Manicle Property Insurance Claims
30/06/2025
Curly Co
30/06/2025
Maximo
06/04/2023
MindaClient
We are excited to share the success story of MindaClient a company that has operated in Kilkenny for the last 21 years. Mindaclient recently availed of the Technical Assistance for Micro Exporters Grant from the Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office. With the grant and the mentoring support from the LEO, Mindaclient was able to make significant strides in their exporting efforts and expand their business overseas....
03/04/2023
Emerald Tiles and Bathrooms
Emerald Tiles have been based in Urlingford, Co. Kilkenny for over 20 years. They supply high quality Tiles, Bathrooms Suites & Wood Flooring across Ireland. ...
01/06/2022
Yellow Deer Designs
Yellow Deer Designs is an award winning, greeting card company with the mission of building connections and empowering relationships through the timeless act of card giving. ...
01/06/2022
Frisby Quality Services
FQS is a growing Irish Pharmaceutical Consultancy & Aviation Security Training Firm (centrally located in Kilkenny with offices in Dublin). FQS Ltd was set up in 2005 by Director Irene Frisby....
01/06/2022
David Oliver Bespoke Furniture
Returning to Ireland in January 2021 from Australia, David Carpendale established 'David Oliver Bespoke', a luxury handmade furniture design company....
01/06/2022
Eoin Everard Physiotherapy
01/06/2022
Lamber De Bie Flowers
Lamber is the only florist in Ireland to hold the distinction of Dutch Master Florist. Discover why his qualifications are unique and what makes his team of florists in Waterford and Kilkenny so special....
25/02/2021
Envirico - Lean for Micro Case Study...
25/02/2021
K Kajoux Jewels - Trading Online Voucher Case Study...
25/02/2021
Cushendale Woolen Mills - Tame Grant Case Study...