Ireland Sector Grants

Healthcare & Life Sciences Business Grants

The UK life sciences sector benefits from substantial government investment through UKRI, NHS innovation programmes, and dedicated biotech funding. Grants support research, development, and commercialisation of healthcare innovations.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Medical Research Funding

UKRI, MRC, and charity funders support biomedical research and early-stage development. Academic-industry partnerships can access significant research grant funding.

NHS Innovation

NHS programmes including SBRI Healthcare and Academic Health Science Networks support health tech companies to develop and deploy innovations within the healthcare system.

Regulatory & Commercialisation

Grants help life sciences companies navigate regulatory approval and commercialisation. This includes clinical trial support and market access assistance.

Irish Life Sciences & Health Grants

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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.

50% of the investment or €50,000 whichever is the lesserDublinRolling
All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Local Enterprise Office

Priming Grants

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

50% of the investment or €50,000 whichever is the lesserIreland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Local Enterprise Office

Feasibility Grants

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

50% of the investment or €15,000, whichever is the lesserDublinRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Local Enterprise Office Dublin City

Lean for Business

The Lean for Business grant is designed to support businesses in implementing lean principles and improving their operational efficiency.

SupportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Enterprise Ireland

Access Advice : Digital Discovery

Supports companies to introduce new digital technologies and solutions into their operations

Up to 80% grant funding to a max amount of €5,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Údarás na Gaeltachta

Digital For Business

This is a scheme designed to provide clients of Údarás na Gaeltachta with a digital advantage

SupportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Údarás na Gaeltachta

Consultancy Services

This scheme provides assistance to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) for the provision of expert advice

50% of eligible costs (excluding vat) to a max of grant of €2,500Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Local Enterprise Offices

Grad Start

A grant to support graduate startups

Supporting graduate recruitmentIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Enterprise Ireland

Access Advice: Small Strategic Consultancy

Irish-owned businesses operating in the manufacturing or internationally traded services

Up to €5,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Enterprise Ireland

Innovation for Growth

Senior leadership coaching and masterclasses for future innovation

SupportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
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Enterprise Ireland

New Markets Validation Grant

Conduct market research to validate the selected market

Up to €150,000Ireland WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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Enterprise Ireland

Training Funding Support

Invest in training of management and staff to increase company competitiveness

SupportIreland WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Irish life sciences & health grants