InterTradeIreland
5 schemes tracked
- AcumenAcumen helps SMEs in the manufacturing or tradable services sectors fund and recruit a dedicated full-time or part-time sales resource to grow cross-border sales between Ireland and Northern Ireland. Funding contributes up to €21,562/£17,250 for a full-time resource over 12 months, or up to €11,500/£9,200 for a part-time resource over 6-12 months, alongside recruitment support and sales training.Up to €21,562 / £17,250
- Business Explorer - ExploreBusiness Explorer - Explore funds SMEs to work with an academic or industry specialist in the opposite jurisdiction (Ireland/Northern Ireland) to investigate a solution to a technical challenge, such as product development, process improvement, or adopting new technology like AI, advanced manufacturing, or digitalisation. Each application provides 5 days of academic/specialist support funded up to £5,000/€5,800 + VAT, and a business may apply up to three times to explore three different technical challenges.Up to €5800 / £5,000
- Business Explorer - PlanBusiness Explorer - Plan funds SMEs that have already begun addressing a business challenge to work with an academic or industry specialist in the opposite jurisdiction (Ireland/Northern Ireland) to develop a technical plan of implementation, potentially involving new technologies, processes, or products. Each application provides 18 days of academic/specialist support funded up to £20,000/€23,200 + VAT, and a business may apply up to twice to develop two implementation plans, with projects completed over 3-6 months.Up to €23,200 / £20,000
- Innovation BoostInnovation Boost helps SMEs on the island of Ireland solve a critical business problem or bring an innovative idea to life by funding an academic partner (100% funded by InterTradeIreland) alongside a dedicated project manager, whose salary is co-funded at 50% up to a ceiling. Support packages are worth up to £56,000/€67,900 over 18 months for new product/service development, or £39,000/€47,400 over 12 months for process improvement.Up to €67,900 / £56,000
- SEIS & EIS Specialist Consultancy Support SchemeThe SEIS/EIS Specialist Consultancy Support Scheme helps qualifying early-stage companies secure Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) Advance Assurance from HMRC, which reassures investors that share purchases will qualify for SEIS/EIS tax relief. InterTradeIreland fully funds the cost of the pre-investment Advance Assurance step by paying an approved specialist consultant, who is only compensated once the applicant company secures Advance Assurance; the applicant company is responsible for the costs of the separate post-investment Compliance Statement step.Covers consultant costs