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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
  • Sector body

    Irish Whiskey Association

    Ireland-wide

    Drinks Ireland category association for whiskey distillers, running a technical committee that maintains the Irish whiskey geographical indication rules.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    ISME Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    Not-for-profit national network offering certified management development and short courses designed specifically for SMEs.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    itag Skillnet

    Ireland-wide, Galway

    Regional technology business network funding bespoke training for ICT companies along Ireland's AtlanTec gateway, from start-ups to multinationals.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    L&D Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National business network for companies of all sizes focused on the HR and Learning & Development professions, promoted by the Learning & Development Institute.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Law Society Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National solicitor-led training network for legal firms of all sizes and international financial services professional advisors, run by the Law Society of Ireland.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Learning Waves Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    Training body for Ireland's independent commercial radio sector, set up in 2004 as an industry-led initiative based in Dundalk, Co. Louth.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Leisure Health Fitness Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    National training network for the leisure, health and fitness sector, delivered in collaboration with Ireland Active, covering gyms, health clubs and leisure facilities.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Macra Agricultural Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    Agricultural training network established by Macra na Feirme in 2015, offering part-funded courses for farmers and agri-business employees nationwide.

  • Research centre

    MaREI SFI Research Centre

    Ireland-wide, Cork

    MaREI SFI Research Centre provides research expertise, collaboration and industry-facing innovation capability in its published specialist domains.

  • Technological university or institute

    Maynooth University

    Ireland-wide, Kildare

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

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Midland Border East Skillnet

    Ireland-wide, Cavan, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Westmeath

    Multi-sector Skillnet network run by Midland Border East Training Ltd, supporting upskilling in retail, sales, manufacturing, childcare and construction.

  • Technological university or institute

    Munster Technological University

    Ireland-wide, Cork, Kerry

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

  • State agency

    National Enterprise Hub

    Ireland-wide

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

  • Business Innovation Centre

    NDRC

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

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

  • Network

    Network Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Network Ireland is a national sector or specialist organisation with potential business-facing information, networks, training or referrals.

  • Other

    New Frontiers Programme

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

    National founder-development programme delivered through partner institutions, providing structured training, mentoring, validation and investor readiness.