Market Research Grant

The Market Research Grant supports companies undertaking market research to address knowledge gaps about a market and its trading conditions, with particular current emphasis on researching the impact of tariffs and other trade measures on the business. The grant is payable at a rate of 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum grant of €35,000.

Grant range: €35,000
Funding level: 50%
Support type: Grant
Last checked: 3 Sept 2026

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About this scheme

The Market Research Grant, part of Údarás na Gaeltachta's Market Development Supports, helps companies close knowledge gaps about a target market and its trading conditions. Current emphasis is on researching the impact of tariffs and other trade measures, supporting pricing strategy, supply chain optimisation, and avoidance of unexpected costs to improve competitiveness internationally. Eligible costs include consultancy, assessing tariff impact and supply chain vulnerabilities, researching barriers to entry, sizing addressable markets, reviewing competitor and supplier landscapes, comparative pricing research, and the purchase of market research reports. The grant covers 50% of eligible costs up to a maximum of €35,000, paid on receipt of a valid claim supported by documentation confirming that all grant conditions were met and approved expenditure was paid.

Who can apply

Engaged in, or proposing to engage in, manufacturing or in eligible internationally traded services
That are impacted by the effects of tariff disruption in markets; or
Looking to scope new market opportunities and/or address knowledge gaps in existing or new markets
Ineligible activities: sales and marketing activities, export aid, setting up an overseas office, setting up/operating an overseas distribution network, and costs directly related to the export of goods or services

How to apply

Contact the relevant Údarás na Gaeltachta regional office (Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Waterford or Meath) for advice and support.
Complete a grant application form, available at www.udaras.ie or from any regional office.
Submit the completed application form to the appropriate regional office.
If approved, financial support applies from the date of issue of the Letter of Acknowledgement of receipt of application; grant aid cannot be approved retrospectively for expenditure incurred before this date.
As a condition of funding, implement a language plan to promote the use of Irish in the business.
Claim the grant by submitting a valid claim with supporting documentation confirming that all grant conditions were met and that all approved expenditure has been paid.