Overview
The purpose of the Competitive Start Fund is to accelerate the growth of start-up companies that have the capability to succeed in global markets. The fund is designed to enable those companies reach key commercial and technical milestones, for example:
- Evaluate overseas market opportunities and reach firm conclusions regarding the viability of the proposed business.
- Build a prototype.
- Secure a reference site.
- Develop a market entry plan for exploiting international opportunities.
- Secure partnership deal or strategic alliance.
- Identify suitable channels to international markets.
- Secure third party investment e.g. business angel, Venture Capital.
All applications to the Competitive Start Fund must be made via the Enterprise Ireland online application system during call open dates.
Competitive Start Fund 2015 Call Dates
Calls for applications now open
PLEASE NOTE for Calls opening on the 1st April, 2015, applicants are restricted to apply to one call only, either Graduate Entrepreneurship OR All Sectors. Applicants who apply for both may be deemed ineligible.
Call No | Call Name | Call Open | Call Close | Pitch | IC |
| No. 25 | Regional | 03-Jun | 17-Jun | 20-Jul | 31-Jul |
| No. 26 | Manufacturing & Agri | 16-Sep | 30-Sep | 02-Nov | 13-Nov |
| No. 27 | All Sectors | 16-Sep | 30-Sep | 23-Nov | 04-Dec |
| No. 28 | Female Entrepreneurship | 11-Nov | 25-Nov | 11-Jan | 23-Jan |
Key contact/more information
For more information on the Competitive Start Fund, please contact:
E-mail: csf@enterprise-ireland.com
Tel: + 353 1 727 2202 (9am - 5pm)
