Ireland Sector Grants

Hospitality & Tourism Business Grants

The hospitality and tourism sector can access grants for business improvement, destination development, and recovery support. Local authorities, VisitEngland/Scotland/Wales, and regional tourism bodies provide funding opportunities.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Destination Development

Regional tourism bodies and councils fund destination improvement projects. These support attractions, accommodation providers, and visitor infrastructure development.

Business Improvement

Hospitality businesses can access grants for premises improvement, accessibility, and sustainability. These often come from local authorities or business improvement districts.

Skills & Training

The sector benefits from specific skills funding including apprenticeship support and training grants to address hospitality workforce challenges.

Irish Tourism & Hospitality Grants

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Exploring Innovation

Develop a research and development strategy

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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Strategic Consultancy Assignment

Hire an external strategy consultant for greater efficiency and growth

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Digital Process Innovation

Introduce new technology and digital processes with funding of up to €150,000

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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GreenPlus

Go Green with expert help and up to €50,000 in funding

up to €50,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGreen & Sustainability
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Standard Mentor Assignment

Ten sessions with an experienced mentor, for new founders

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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New Markets Validation Grant

Conduct market research to validate the selected market with funding up to €150,000

up to €150,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Innovative HPSU Fund

Provides co‑funded equity investment of up to €800,000 for high‑potential start‑ups developing new technologies and expanding internationally.

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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New Frontiers

Enterprise Ireland's national entrepreneur development programme

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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HPSU Founders Forum

Join a network of new entrepreneurs

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Commercialisation Fund

Turn your research into a product or business.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Business Partners Programme (BP)

A complementary co-founders programme to match commercially experienced entrepreneurs with researcher/scientist co-founders

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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Local Enterprise Office

Business Expansion Grants

Grants to help job creation and exports in micro businesses, start-ups and growing businesses in Dublin City.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irish tourism & hospitality grants