GreenStart is a grant for a training/consultancy/advisory project of up to 7 days carried out by an external Green Service Provider directly with an eligible business. The aim of the project is to improve the environmental performance of the business thereby increasing the agility and resilience of clients to climate change impacts. The grant is intended for businesses unfamiliar with or lacking sufficient capability in environmental improvement methodologies.

Eligible Businesses

GreenStart is open to:

• Micro-enterprises (between 1 and 9) in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors where the turnover is in excess of €30,000 annually and the business is trading in excess of 6 months, who have undertaken a Green For Business, and for whom an additional need for support has been identified
  
  
• Small enterprises (employing between 10 and 50) who are operating in the manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors, where the turnover is in excess of €30,000 annually and the business is trading in excess of 6 months and who are not currently clients of Enterprise Ireland/Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Ineligible Businesses

• Domestically focused retail, personal services, professional services and construction services.
• Are operating in the coal or steel sector.
• Are active in the primary agricultural, fishery or aquaculture sectors.
• Are involved in activities that Local Enterprise Offices considers as ineligible or as involving an unacceptable reputational risk. Ineligible activities include activities relating to:
• The gambling sector, including ‘gaming’ (as defined in the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956).
• Adult entertainment.
• Tobacco and tobacco related products.
• Cannabis-based products which are not authorised as medicines.

Eligible Assignments may include guidance with

• Environmental Management System based on ‘Plan, Do, Check, Act’ continuous improvement philosophy
• Sustainable strategy and aligning to national/international frameworks e.g. Origin Green, UN Environmental SDGs, CDP.
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Circular Economy thinking and transition to circular economy business models
• Range of activities including Carbon Footprinting, Green Procurement, Green Tenders, Sustainable Packaging, Sustainable Logistics, Plastic Management, Developing a Biodiversity action plan, Climate Adaptation, Sustainability Benchmarking, Communications, Employee and Customer Engagement.

Please complete an application form here

!Client Success Story!

Feebee Foran of Forager takes home the win for the GREEN award at the Local Enterprise Awards 2026!

Celebrating Nature: How Forager’s Feebee Foran Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Beauty

For Feebee Foran, Founder and CEO of Forager, nature is more than inspiration it is the foundation of both her life and her thriving sustainable beauty brand.

What began with a simple curiosity around the phrase “fresh as a daisy” led Feebee to create her first healing balm using the humble daisy the plant that sparked her journey into botanical skincare.

During a period of grief, Feebee found grounding and renewal in the natural world. Daily walks, gardening, and identifying wild plants became a restorative practice, eventually shaping the ethos of her business: that nature offers abundance, wisdom, and healing if we choose to pay attention.

This deep respect for the earth is woven into every aspect of Forager. Feebee’s formulations are rooted in wild Irish botanicals, carefully sourced in line with seasonal cycles. Her products encourage people to reconnect with the landscape around them, celebrating the quiet power of native plants.

As she continues to explore, experiment, and create, Feebee brings her community along with her transforming curiosity into craftsmanship, and personal healing into shared wellbeing.

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed. At the 2026 Local Enterprise Awards, Forager once again secured the Green Sustainability Award a recognition the business first received three years earlier. Since then, the brand has experienced remarkable growth, with over 120 Irish stockists, 12 in the United States, an expanding presence in the UK, a portfolio of 25 products, and a passionate team committed to its mission.

Initiatives such as the upcoming GrowAllot ‘26 further extend Forager’s impact, empowering individuals to learn about, grow, and engage with nature in meaningful and accessible ways.

Despite this growth, Feebee remains firmly grounded in her original vision. Sustainability, respect for the land, and championing wild Irish plants continue to sit at the heart of the business. Her appreciation for the customers, supporters, and partners who have believed in this journey is evident because for Feebee, building a business is not just about products, but about fostering a deeper connection to the natural world.

In an industry often driven by trends and mass production, Feebee Foran stands apart proving that true sustainability begins with listening to nature, and honouring it every step of the way.

Feebee’s work has become a source of inspiration for entrepreneurs across the wellness and beauty sectors. She regularly contributes to Local Enterprise Office events, sharing her experience and offering a powerful example of what sustainable, purpose driven entrepreneurship can achieve.

Throughout her journey, Feebee has been supported by Local Enterprise Office South Dublin through a range of supports including mentorship, participation in the Export & Leadership Programme with Optimum Results, Trading Online Vouchers (TOV) (Note, TOV no longer exists), the Micro Enterprise Grant (MEG), the Priming Grant, and the Business Expansion Grant."

Feebee describes LEO South Dublin as an extension of Team Forager, highlighting the ongoing support, guidance, and accessibility of the team as a key part of her growth:“I genuinely feel that LEO South Dublin is an extension of Team Forager. I get so much support and guidance from the team and know they are only a phone call away.”

You can follow Forager's success on Instagram: Forager Instagram