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Business support in Carlow

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Starting a business

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  • Advisory support

    Business advice - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Confidential one-to-one advisory service for anyone exploring self-employment or currently running a business in County Carlow, provided by a Local Enterprise Office Business Adviser.

  • Toolkit

    Business planning tools - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Downloadable business planning resources published by LEO Carlow, including a 10 Step Guide to Starting Your Own Business and an overview of LEO supports and services.

  • Programme

    Hub Start and Hub Grow - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Structured enterprise programmes delivered at Station House in Hacketstown offering workshops, mentoring and training in business planning, finance, marketing, digital skills and legal compliance.

  • Network

    Powerhouse Women in Business - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Networking programme for Carlow-based businesswomen run by LEO Carlow, offering paid events, business breaks and a newsletter, operating on a pay-as-you-go membership model.

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Growing your business

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  • Advisory support

    Business advice - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Confidential one-to-one advisory service for anyone exploring self-employment or currently running a business in County Carlow, provided by a Local Enterprise Office Business Adviser.

  • Programme

    Hub Start and Hub Grow - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Structured enterprise programmes delivered at Station House in Hacketstown offering workshops, mentoring and training in business planning, finance, marketing, digital skills and legal compliance.

  • Network

    Powerhouse Women in Business - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Networking programme for Carlow-based businesswomen run by LEO Carlow, offering paid events, business breaks and a newsletter, operating on a pay-as-you-go membership model.

  • Workspace or facility

    Design+ Technology Gateway

    Design+ Technology Gateway

    Carlow, Carlow

    Design+ Technology Gateway is an open industry access point providing applied research expertise and access to specialist equipment through managed projects.

    Confirmed SME access

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Training & skills

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  • Programme

    Get Exporting - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Blended export readiness programme for Carlow businesses combining digital content, in-person workshops and one-to-one support from an export adviser and market specialist.

  • Programme

    Hub Start and Hub Grow - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Structured enterprise programmes delivered at Station House in Hacketstown offering workshops, mentoring and training in business planning, finance, marketing, digital skills and legal compliance.

  • Workspace or facility

    Carlow Kilkenny Skills Hub

    Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

    Carlow, Carlow

    Carlow Kilkenny Skills Hub delivers ETB education and training. Business access is normally mediated through employer engagement, Skills to Advance, apprenticeship or other scheduled provision.

    Access through programme

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Mentoring & advice

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  • Advisory support

    Business advice - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Confidential one-to-one advisory service for anyone exploring self-employment or currently running a business in County Carlow, provided by a Local Enterprise Office Business Adviser.

  • Expert consultancy

    Green for Business - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Free consultancy support giving Carlow businesses up to two days with a specialist Green Consultant to identify practical sustainability changes tailored to the business.

  • Programme

    Hub Start and Hub Grow - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Structured enterprise programmes delivered at Station House in Hacketstown offering workshops, mentoring and training in business planning, finance, marketing, digital skills and legal compliance.

  • Network

    Powerhouse Women in Business - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Networking programme for Carlow-based businesswomen run by LEO Carlow, offering paid events, business breaks and a newsletter, operating on a pay-as-you-go membership model.

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Workspaces & specialist facilities

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  • Programme

    Hub Start and Hub Grow - LEO Carlow

    Local Enterprise Office Carlow

    Carlow

    Structured enterprise programmes delivered at Station House in Hacketstown offering workshops, mentoring and training in business planning, finance, marketing, digital skills and legal compliance.

  • Workspace or facility

    Carlow Kilkenny Skills Hub

    Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board

    Carlow, Carlow

    Carlow Kilkenny Skills Hub delivers ETB education and training. Business access is normally mediated through employer engagement, Skills to Advance, apprenticeship or other scheduled provision.

    Access through programme

  • Workspace or facility

    Design+ Technology Gateway

    Design+ Technology Gateway

    Carlow, Carlow

    Design+ Technology Gateway is an open industry access point providing applied research expertise and access to specialist equipment through managed projects.

    Confirmed SME access

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Support providers in Carlow

Support recorded in County Carlow

  • 35 services delivered locally
  • 4 facilities located in the county
  • 6 organisations operating here
  • 18 support needs covered locally

A further 0 Ireland-wide services are available to businesses in County Carlow. Ireland-wide support is delivered nationally and is not located in the county.

143 published results for Carlow, including Ireland-wide support.

Support providers

143
  • State agency

    Data Protection Commission

    Ireland-wide

    Data Protection Commission provides national information, capability, regulatory, market or business-support services relevant to Irish enterprises.

  • Sector body

    Design & Crafts Council Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    National design and craft development agency running maker membership, a public craftspeople directory and business-growth programmes for over 3,500 members.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Design Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National network founded by the Institute of Designers in Ireland in 2017, supporting design leaders and studios with tailored training.

  • Business Innovation Centre

    Dogpatch Labs

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

    Dogpatch Labs provides startup, founder, innovation, mentoring, workspace or investment-readiness support through programmes and communities.

  • Technological university or institute

    Dublin City University

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

    Dublin City University provides higher-education, research, innovation and industry-engagement routes relevant to business collaboration.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Engineering Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National network for Ireland's engineering industry, covering automotive, aviation, energy, construction and related manufacturing sub-sectors.

  • Sector body

    Engineers Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Chartered professional body for engineers, awarding registered professional titles including Chartered Engineer and running a tracked CPD programme.

  • Enterprise Ireland

    Enterprise Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Enterprise Ireland provides national information, capability, regulatory, market or business-support services relevant to Irish enterprises.

  • State agency

    Fáilte Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Fáilte Ireland provides national information, capability, regulatory, market or business-support services relevant to Irish enterprises.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Farm Business Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    Agriculture-focused Skillnet network run by the Irish Farmers' Association, offering training for farm businesses and smallholders.

  • Sector body

    Food Drink Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Ibec trade association for over 150 food, drink and grocery manufacturers, coordinating category associations and industry-led Skillnet training.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Food Drink Ireland Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National network for food and drink companies of all sizes, run as part of Food Drink Ireland/Ibec, offering sector-specific learning programmes.

  • Business Innovation Centre

    Furthr

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

    Furthr provides startup, founder, innovation, mentoring, workspace or investment-readiness support through programmes and communities.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Gréasán na Meán Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    Media-sector Skillnet network delivering subsidised Irish-language and screen media training for employers, freelancers and jobseekers.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Green Tech Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National network for the renewable energy industry, running the Wind Energy Ireland-promoted programme of industry and jobseeker courses.