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Celebrate NWED Online
Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Galway are being encouraged to look to the future and register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day on October 7th.
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Lean Launch
Lean Launch is a ‘hands-on’ real world entrepreneurial start up situation where the individual has an idea and the purpose of this workshop is to immediately start testing the business model. Applications now open
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#Innovate2021
Guaranteed to engage, empower and inspire entrepreneurs across Ireland. Be inspired and be supported at #INNOVATE2021
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Export Compass Workshop Series
Incorporating five webinars, The Export Compass online workshop is designed specifically for entrepreneurs, micro-companies and SMEs who are looking to take their first steps on their export journey.
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Look for Local
Every €10 spent locally on Irish products generates more than €40 of benefit to the local community in terms of employment.
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Upskill and Grow your Business
LEO Galway provides a wide range of high-quality training options which are tailored to meet specific business requirements.
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COVID-19 Supports
Has COVID pandemic affected your small business? We can help...
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Welcome to Local Enterprise Office Galway

Local Enterprise Office Galway is #MakingItHappen for Galway's small businesses.

We can support you if you're interested in starting a new business or are already in business including entrepreneurs, early stage promoters and small businesses looking to expand. The team at LEO Galway comprises a wide range of experience, skill and services to offer you advice, information, training and support in starting or growing your business, or reaching new markets.

Green for Micro

Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Financial Supports

COVID Supports

BREXIT and Export Supports

Look for Local

Latest News

16/09/2021
Awareness Raising Initiatives for Social Enterprise ARISE Scheme...
Providing funding to increase awareness of social enterprises and their potential, in line with the Awareness Raising Strategy. ...
14/09/2021
IRISH CONSUMERS RESPOND FOR CALL TO LOOK FOR LOCAL...
14/09/2021
NATIONAL WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DAY TO FOCUS ON BUILDING THE FUTURE...
The free event, titled “Build The Future”, takes place online on the 7th October and will feature some of Ireland’s best known female entrepreneurs including the likes of Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee, Rachel Doyle of The Arboretum and Sharon Keegan of Peachy Lean, who was recently supported on Dragon’s Den UK....
13/09/2021
National Women's Enterprise Day 2021
Register now for this year’s virtual National Women’s Enterprise Day on October 7th.
07/09/2021
€2m Enterprise Ireland Competitive Start Fund open for applications...
The selected companies will receive a maximum investment of €50,000 for a 10% ordinary equity stake in the start-up company. ...
03/09/2021
GREEN DAYS - Pollutec 2021 Conference and Networking
GREEN DAYS allows you to identify international partners and opportunities for development in the Environment, Energy and Circular Economy sectors...
01/09/2021
All about our Lean Programmes
Here at Local Enterprise Office Galway, we offer two unique Lean programmes to help you grow your business.
25/08/2021
Free consultations on 5K Enterprise Ireland Innovation Vouchers...
Have an idea for a new product or service and need support to develop it?
23/08/2021
Empower Explore - The Spirit of Entrepreneurship
A collaborative event and is being run in association with the GMIT Innovation Hubs through the EMPOWER Programme.
19/08/2021
Export Compass Workshop Series
The workshop is designed specifically for entrepreneurs, micro-companies and SMEs who are looking to take their first steps on their export journey. ...
12/08/2021
Galway restaurant named best pizza takeaway in Europe
The Dough Bros in Galway City, has been named the best pizza takeaway in Europe by 50 Top Pizza
04/08/2021
News and Media
03/08/2021
COVID Updates
If your business is impacted by COVID-19, Local Enterprise Office Galway can help
03/08/2021
Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme
Giving suppliers the chance to showcase their products and grow their business.
27/07/2021
ACORNS - A peer led support network for female rural entrepreneurs...
This initiative is focused on early stage female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland.
17/08/2015
Start Your Own Business Training
Over 8 sessions, you'll learn the fundamentals of starting a business, and also whether your own business idea is viable. ...

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Case Studies

12/03/2021
Connemara Carpets
Meet Connemara Carpets, who create and deliver stunning handmade carpets and rugs worldwide. Learn how they pivoted their business model during the pandemic with the help of Galway Local Enterprise Office. ...
22/11/2019
FIÁIN - Galway's smallest pop-up shop!
FIÁIN is a grooming + lifestyle brand created by Galway natives Dara & Caitríona.
01/11/2019
Ambrose and Brid - National Lottery Good Causes
Ambrose and Brid O'Halloran from Claregalway, Co Galway recently created beautiful trophies for the National Lottery Good Causes awards. ...
11/10/2019
TrustAp
How the Local Enterprise Office helped a start-up put the trust back into peer-to-peer transactions...
11/10/2019
Lir Analytical
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Lir Analytical fill a gap in the food processing industry...
11/10/2019
Qualitas Electronics
How the Local Enterprise Office helped one local electronics firm power up - FAST!...
11/10/2019
Mechanical Modular Solutions
How the Local Enterprise Office is helping an off-site modular specialist clean up around the world...
11/10/2019
ShorlaPharma
See how the Local Enterprise Office helped two women get their healthcare business off the ground...
11/10/2019
Gym Plus Coffee
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Irish athleisure brand Gym+Coffee get fit for success...
11/10/2019
The Irish Fairy Door Company
Even a fairytale start-up can benefit from a helping hand from their Local Enterprise Office...
11/10/2019
Big Red Barn
How the Local Enterprise Office helped Big Red Barn become a big success....
11/10/2019
ApriData
How the Local Enterprise Office supports AprilData's data driven growth....
11/10/2019
SAR Consultancy
SECURING ITS FUTURE: HOW THE LEO HELPED SAR CONSULTANCY TO SAFEGUARD SUCCESS...
02/07/2019
Once Upon A Style
Niamh took part in our Start Your Own Business course - and she says the four week programme gave her the push she needed to get her business up and running....
19/11/2018
Skylark electric foldaway attic stairs...
Working with Local Enterprise Office Galway has helped Skylark to future-proof their business. ...