Programme
New Frontiers DkIT - LEO Louth
The national New Frontiers entrepreneur development programme delivered regionally at DkIT, giving early-stage entrepreneurs a three-phase package of workshops, mentoring and financial support.
Apply or enquireKey details
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office Louth
- Who it is for
- Thinking about starting, Startups, Sole traders
- Where available
- Louth
- Format
- In person
- Cost
- Mixed — Phase 2 support package valued at EUR 30,000 including a EUR 15,000 tax-free stipend; Phase 3 further support over EUR 10,000.
- How to access it
- Apply through the New Frontiers programme at Dundalk Institute of Technology as advertised on the LEO Louth page.
What this service helps with
Early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable ideas need structured development, mentoring and financial support to build a start-up.
About this support
New Frontiers is the national entrepreneurial development programme for early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative, scalable business ideas, accessible to Louth entrepreneurs through the Dundalk Institute of Technology location among 18 programme locations nationally. Phase 1 runs part-time over 8-10 weeks of weekend and evening workshops to research and test a business idea. Phase 2 is a full-time six-month intensive engagement offered after competitive selection, including a support package valued at €30,000 with a €15,000 tax-free stipend, one-to-one mentoring from the Enterprise Ireland Mentor network, milestone reviews and free co-working space, with no equity taken. Phase 3 supports implementation of the business plan with further financial support worth over €10,000 and continued co-working space. Applicants must be over 18, based in and intending to run their business in Ireland, and business concepts such as retail outlets, general professional services, and trades displacing existing jobs are not eligible.
Where it is available
Available in Louth.
County Louth (delivered regionally via Dundalk Institute of Technology)
Eligibility
Early-stage entrepreneurs over 18, based in and intending to run their business in Ireland, with innovative ideas with export/employment potential; retail, general professional services and job-displacing trades are not eligible.
Not covered
Retail outlets and professional services/consultancies not engaged in internationally traded services, and enterprises displacing existing jobs such as builders, hairdressers, cafes, pubs, hotels, general printers and construction trades are not eligible.
Eligibility is recorded from the provider’s own published information. Confirm the current conditions with the provider before applying.
Sectors
All sectors