Practical advice for Irish SMEs on winning public contracts and securing government funding.
A practical walkthrough of the Irish public procurement process — from reading an ITT correctly to submitting on eTenders without errors. Covers evaluation criteria, mandatory requirements, common mistakes, and debriefing.
A map of the main Irish grant programmes available to SMEs in 2026 — LEO, Enterprise Ireland, SEAI, and EU schemes. What each offers, eligibility requirements, typical amounts, and application tips.
Step-by-step guide to Ireland's public procurement portal. How to register, set up CPV codes and alerts, express interest, understand notice types, and submit compliant bids — without the confusion.
Where Irish SMEs find public sector contracts — eTenders walkthroughs, OGP framework agreements, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, below-threshold opportunities, and how to build a long-term public sector pipeline.
The ten most significant and accessible grants for Irish charities, community groups, and social enterprises — Community Foundation Ireland, Pobal SICAP, Rethink Ireland, Dormant Accounts Fund, and more. With eligibility, amounts, and application tips.
A complete guide to Enterprise Ireland's grant portfolio — Innovation Voucher, Competitive Start Fund, Agile Innovation Fund, R&D Fund, Market Discovery Fund, and more. Who qualifies, how much, and how the EI application process actually works.
Everything you need to apply for the LEO Priming Grant — who qualifies, how much you can get (up to €150,000), required documents, step-by-step application process, and practical tips to strengthen your submission.
A practical guide to Pobal's main funding programmes for Irish community groups, charities, and social enterprises — Community Services Programme, SICAP, New Solutions Pilot Grants, and Local Enhancement Programme. Who qualifies and how to apply.
The complete guide to Ireland's Trading Online Voucher — up to €2,500 for websites, e-commerce, and digital marketing. Eligibility, what costs are covered, the required workshop, step-by-step application process, and how to maximise the value of your voucher.
Every major government grant available to Irish startups in 2026 — LEO Priming, Enterprise Ireland CSF, Innovation Vouchers, HPSU, DTIF, and EU Horizon. Eligibility, amounts, and a stage-by-stage funding roadmap for Irish founders.