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Feasibility Grant

The Feasibility Grant helps promoters research market demand and technical viability for a new product or service before full development or launch. It funds consultancy, expert hire, and design/prototype development at a rate and cap that vary by region.

Grant range
Up to €15,000
Funding level
50–60%
Support type
Grant
Last checked
3 Sept 2026
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About this scheme

The Feasibility Grant funds research into the market demand and technical viability of a new product or service before a promoter commits to full development or launch, covering up to €15,000 (50% of investment, or 60% in the Border, Midland & Western region). Support covers consultancy (including specific expertise hired from third-level colleges or private specialists), market research, technical development, prototyping, innovation activity, and related salary/own-labour research and miscellaneous costs. As with other LEO financial supports, priority goes to enterprises with potential to graduate to Enterprise Ireland or expand into export markets, while domestically focused retail, personal services, professional services, construction, and certain other sectors and activities are excluded. Larger awards require Enterprise Ireland approval, and no project expenditure may be incurred before the application is submitted.

Who can apply

  • Only businesses or individuals exploring the feasibility of a manufacturing or internationally traded services sector business may apply
  • The enterprise must not employ more than 10 people
  • The business must operate in the commercial sphere
  • The enterprise must be established, registered and operate within the geographic location of the Local Enterprise Office
  • The enterprise must demonstrate a market for the product/service
  • Maximum grant is 50% of investment or €15,000 (whichever is lesser) in the S&E Region, or 60% of investment or €15,000 (whichever is lesser) in the BMW Region
  • Priority given to manufacturing or internationally traded services sectors with export/Enterprise Ireland graduation potential
  • Ineligible: Enterprise Ireland/IDA/Udaras na Gaeltachta clients; domestically focused retail, personal services, professional services and construction services; coal or steel sector businesses; gambling/gaming, adult entertainment, tobacco, and non-medicinal cannabis-based product activities
  • Grants ≥€50,000 (or cumulative ≥€100,000 over 3 years) require Enterprise Ireland approval
  • Application must be submitted before any project expenditure is incurred or project activity commences

How to apply

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