Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Their mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity.

Through their extensive network of Irish and international offices, they work with their clients to assist them to compete and to grow.  Enterprise Ireland's key focus, for Irish companies is covered under the following five areas of activity:

  • Achieving export sales
  • Investing in research and innovation
  • Competing through productivity
  • Starting up & scaling up 
  • Driving regional enterprise  

Enterprise Ireland also provide assistance for international companies who are searching for world-class Irish suppliers and we can help international companies who want to set up food and drink manufacturing operations in Ireland. 

Related Links:

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  • Horizon Europe

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    If your company is interested in working with research partners across Europe on ICT specific research, Enterprise Ireland can help you access a number of programmes in this area