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Kilkenny Design Makers Academy
Local Enterprise Offices & Kilkenny Design Launch Makers Academy - Applications now Open
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Food Academy Programme
Food Academy is a food business development programme where the participants receive training in food safety, market research and branding, marketing, finance, sustainability, and business development.
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Get Exporting
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;

Upcoming Events

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30/06/2026	Essential Financial Insights for Start - Ups, SMEs and Scaling Business with Paul Merriman of AskPaul...	Book online
15/07/2026	Business and Financial Mentoring clinic - One to One Appointments - 15th July...	Book online
22/07/2026	Social Media Mentoring Clinic - One to One appointments - 22nd July...	Book online
06/08/2026	Business and Financial Mentoring clinic - One to One Appointments - 6th August...	Book online
19/08/2026	Business and Financial Mentoring clinic - One to One Appointments - 19th August...	Book online
08/09/2026	Future Focus: Management Development Series 2026	Book online
08/09/2026	Starting a Business Programme - Autumn 2026 No.1	Book online

Latest News

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. ...
09/03/2026
Google, Local Enterprise Offices And Enterprise Ireland launch AI Works for Ireland to help SMEs build practical AI skills and drive growth...
80% of SMEs Say AI Can Transform Their Business, But Lack of Skills Keeps Adoption Rates Low...
06/03/2026
NEARLY 1 IN 3 ADULTS IN IRELAND HAVE A BUSINESS IDEA THEY’D LIKE TO PURSUE LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE RESEARCH REVEALS...
Almost a third (30%) of adults in Ireland say they currently have an idea for a business or product they would like to pursue, according to new research commissioned by the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs)....
06/03/2026
KILKENNY STUDENTS IMPRESS AT THE STUDENT ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME COUNTY FINAL...
Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny have announced that young entrepreneurs from CBC Kilkenny will represent County Kilkenny this year’s senior category at the Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Thursday 7th May 2026. ...
19/02/2026
VARIOUS EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR KILKENNY’S LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2026...
EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR KILKENNY’S LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2026
10/02/2026
AI Works for Ireland: National Development Summit to Empower SMEs...
AI Works for Ireland: National Development Summit to Empower SMEs During Local Enterprise Week
23/01/2026
KILKENNY BUSINESS ANNOUNCED WINNER OF 2026 BUSINESS OF CRAFT AWARDS...
In the Newcomer category the winner was Bó Bar Soap, who have been supported by Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny.

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Case Studies

30/06/2025
FPK Engineering
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Patrick Joseph
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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...