Discover a wide range of government supports to grow trade exports and explore potential new markets. We continue to provide the necessary resources, guidance and strategic support to help Irish companies navigate the evolving trade landscape and mitigate the effects of tariffs.
How can we help?
Business Supports in response to Trade Tariffs
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Start exporting across the Irish border
Cross-border trading is one of the easier, more accessible ways to begin exporting. This programme is designed to help businesses grow on an all-island basis by dedicating a sales resource to develop sales opportunities in the cross-border market.
Businesses that want to target new cross-border markets.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium-sized business
- You are trading in manufacturing or an eligible services industry
- You have been trading for at least 2 years
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Development of Market Research Skills Scheme
Learn how to carry out market research to enter new markets
This support can be used to help cover the internal costs of exploring new market opportunities.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Digital Marketing Capability
Improve your digital marketing for business growth
This support provides businesses with the help they need to effectively use digital marketing channels to reach new customers, grow sales and expand their market reach.
Businesses who want to improve their online presence and connect with a wider audience.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Údarás Na Gaeltachta client
- You are a potential Údarás Na Gaeltachta client operating a small to medium business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Digital Marketing Capability
Improve your digital marketing for business growth
This support provides businesses with the help they need to effectively use digital marketing channels to reach new customers, grow sales and expand their market reach.
Businesses who want to improve their online presence and connect with a wider audience.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Get Exporting
Your export development pathway
Get Exporting is designed to support businesses at every stage of their journey to achieving new export sales. Through our Export Development Pathway, we aim to simplify the export journey and help you build the knowledge, confidence, and strategies needed to succeed in global markets.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Irish manufacturing and internationally traded services companies
- You have less than €10k in global export sales per annum over the last two years
- Commitment required from CEO and/or a member of the Senior Leadership Team
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
HPSU Feasibility Study Grant
Are you a high potential start up (HPSU) interested in bringing your innovative product or service to an international market?
This Study Grant assists a new start-up company or individual entrepreneur to investigate the viability of a new export orientated business or proposition.
You may be eligible if you are:
- Innovative HPSUs preparing to raise investment, who is an existing Enterprise Ireland client.
HPSU Founders Forum
Founders supporting founders to scale globally
The High Potential Start-up (HPSU) Founders Forum equips new and seasoned CEOs of startups with the tools to scale successfully. By fostering peer-to-peer learning and providing expert guidance, the program helps founders tackle challenges, refine their business plans, and prepare for growth. Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and access to a supportive community, participants develop a robust scaling strategy and position themselves for long-term success.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start-up (HPSU) client
- Local Enterprise Office or Údarás Na Gaeltachta clients, trading internationally in manufacturing or an eligible services industry
- Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
IDA Ireland International Marketing Programme
IDA support to expand into new markets.
IDA Ireland's International Marketing Programme (IMP) is a financial grant program designed to specifically support existing client companies in expanding to new international markets.
You may be eligible if:
You already have a partnership with IDA Ireland on other programs or initiatives.
IntertradeIreland Trade Hub
The InterTradeIreland Trade Hub supports existing and new SMEs with All Island Trade issues.
The Trade Hub has developed a comprehensive knowledge base which provides information on a variety of topics, including trade in goods and services. It focuses on the key areas of Customs, VAT, Regulation, and Employment.
It provides SMEs with tailored, fully funded, one-to-one consultancy support.
Eligibility Criteria
For those that require level 1 Telephone Consultation
- Any SME based on the island of Ireland
For those who require level 2 – Three Days fully funded 1 to 1 consultancy
- Located on the island of Ireland (North or South)
- Potential to trade across the border (Northern Ireland / Ireland)
- Employ fewer than 250 employees
- Have an annual turnover of less than €50m (or sterling equivalent)
- Have a satisfactory trading history
Market Discovery Fund
Carry out market research and develop a plan to enter new markets
Enterprise Ireland's Market Discovery Fund is an export development grant that supports businesses who are looking to explore new market opportunities.
Businesses who are planning to enter into new international markets, or looking to introduce new products or services within existing markets.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium or large business
- You have been trading for 5+ years with annual revenues of at least €500K
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.