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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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Food Academy Programme
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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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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...