Business Grants
Fuel Your Growth with Emarkable
We believe budget constraints should never hold back digital transformation. That’s why we help ambitious businesses tap into Irish and EU grant funding designed to accelerate growth, improve processes, and unlock international opportunities.
Whether you’re a scaling SME, an established exporter, or a local business ready to step up online, there’s a support package to match your ambition.
Strategic Grants for Larger SMEs & Exporters
If your business has 10+ employees and you’re manufacturing or trading internationally, you may qualify for Enterprise Ireland or Údarás na Gaeltachta supports.
- Digital Discovery – Build a clear digital strategy and roadmap. Up to €5,000 available (80% of costs).
- Digital Process Innovation – Streamline production, delivery or organisational methods. Support up to €150,000 (50% of costs).
- Strategic Consultancy – Expert guidance for complex digital transition projects. Up to €35,000 (50–80% of costs).
- Exploring Innovation – Plan and prepare your R&D or innovation projects. Up to €35,000 (50% of costs).
- Digital Marketing Capability – Develop in-house skills to scale your online presence. Up to €35,000 (50% of costs).
- Strategic Marketing Review – Develop a Strategic Roadmap.
Grants for Exporters Impacted by US Tariffs
Eligibility: Enterprise Ireland client companies exporting to the US, especially in Food & Beverage, Engineering, Lifesciences, and Consumer Products.
Got hit by the new US tariffs? Emarkable helps you bounce back. These supports let you strategise, diversify, and protect margins.
- US Tariff Market Research Grant – Investigate the impact of the new US tariffs, gain insights, and map out mitigation plans. Up to €35,000 in funding.
- New Markets Validation Grant – Pivot or expand into new products or geographies; test new markets with confidence. Up to €150,000 available.
Practical Supports for Small Businesses
For businesses with under 10 employees, there are still powerful supports to take your digital presence to the next level:
- Grow Digital Voucher (replaces the Trading Online Voucher) – Adopt new digital tools, training or online selling. 50% of costs, up to €5,000 (cumulative max €5,000).
- Export Marketing (TAME Grant) – Explore new international markets with micro-exporter funding. 50% of costs, up to €5,000.
Grants for Retailers
- Online Retail Scheme – For Irish retailers with a physical store, ready to grow eCommerce sales. 80% of project costs, up to €80,000
Specialist & Sectoral Grants
- Cyber Security Improvement Grant (NCC-IE) – Protect your business with stronger IT and security systems. 80% of costs, €20,000–€60,000.
- Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) – For food, drink and horticulture producers to win in new markets. 50–60% of eligible spend.
- Fáilte Ireland Digital Supports – Boost online presence and visitor engagement for tourism and hospitality businesses.
- Údarás na Gaeltachta Digital Transition Fund – Tailored digital discovery, innovation and R&D supports for Gaeltacht-based companies. From €5,000 to €150,000+ depending on project type.
Outdated / Replaced Supports
We keep your options current — note that some previous schemes are now closed or replaced:
- Trading Online Voucher → replaced by Grow Digital Voucher
- Digital Start → closed
- Market Growth & Diversification Grant → Brexit-era scheme, now ended
| Grant | Who is it for | Max Funding | Type / Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Discovery | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €5000 | Consultancy – digital strategy & roadmap |
| Digital Process Innovation | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €150,000 | |
| Strategic Consultancy | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €35,000 | Strategic support for complex digital transition initiatives |
| Exploring Innovation | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €35,000 | Planning for R&D or innovation projects |
| Digital Marketing Capability | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €35,000 | Training to build in-house digital marketing skills |
| Agile Innovation | SMEs 10+ employees, EI, Údarás, or LEO clients | €150,000 | Product, service, or process innovation (including AI/automation) |
| Operational Excellence | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | €150,000+ | Lean processes, leadership training, capital investment |
| Research & Development | SMEs 10+ employees, EI or Údarás clients | Varies | Develop new or significantly improved digital products/services |
| US Tariff Market Research Grant | EI client exporters impacted by US tariffs | €35,000 | Market research & impact analysis |
| New Markets Validation Grant | EI client exporters impacted by US tariffs | €150,000 | |
| Grow Digital Voucher | Small businesses (<10 employees) | €5,000 | Digital adoption, online tools & training |
| Export Marketing (TAME Grant) | Micro-exporters | €5,000 | Market research & export development |
| Online Retail Scheme | Irish retailers (physical stores) | €80,000 | Grow online sales & eCommerce presence |
| Cyber Security Improvement Grant (NCC-IE) | SMEs with IT/cyber needs | €60,000 | Cybersecurity & IT resilience |
| Bord Bia Marketing Assistance Programme (MAP) | Irish food, drink & horticulture producers | Varies | Marketing & export promotion |
| Fáilte Ireland Digital Supports | Tourism & hospitality SMEs | Varies | Digital presence & visitor engagement |
| Údarás na Gaeltachta Digital Transition Fund | Gaeltacht-based companies | €150,000+ | Digital discovery, innovation & R&D |
Are you interested in these grants?
We can assist you with more information about the grants available to you and your business. If you would like to discuss any of the grants outlined here, please do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to help.
We have helped over 200 businesses obtain grants for their business, we can help you.
