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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
  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet

    Carlow, Kilkenny

    A multi-sector training network for the Carlow and Kilkenny area, providing locally delivered, subsidised training for over 500 businesses.

  • Network

    South East Regional Skills Forum

    Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary, Waterford, Wexford

    Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford and South Tipperary employers work with manager Edmond Connolly, based in Carlow, to reach SETU.

  • Research centre

    ADAPT SFI Research Centre

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

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

  • Other

    Apprenticeship Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    National apprenticeship portal where employers apply for approval to train registered apprentices across craft and newer apprenticeship programmes.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Aviation Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    A specialised training network for Ireland's aviation and aerospace sector, run by ICBE, covering MRO, leasing and engineering skills.

  • Sector body

    BioPharmaChem Ireland

    Ireland-wide

    Ibec trade association for over 90 biopharma, pharmaceutical and chemical companies, running working groups, member forums and industry-led training.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    Biopharmachem Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    A biopharma, pharmaceutical, chemical and medical device sector training network, promoted by Ibec's BioPharmaChem Ireland since 2006.

  • State agency

    Bord Bia

    Ireland-wide

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

  • Research centre

    CeADAR Applied AI Centre

    Ireland-wide, Dublin

    CeADAR Applied AI Centre provides research expertise, collaboration and industry-facing innovation capability in its published specialist domains.

  • Skillnet Ireland network

    CitA Skillnet

    Ireland-wide

    An ICT-focused training network for the Irish construction sector run by the Construction IT Alliance, offering up to 40% training discounts.

  • State agency

    Companies Registration Office

    Ireland-wide

    Companies Registration Office provides national information, capability, regulatory, market or business-support services relevant to Irish enterprises.

  • Network

    ConnectedHubs.ie

    Ireland-wide

    National platform listing more than 400 Irish coworking hubs where anyone can create a free account and book desks or meeting rooms per use.