Business support by need
Explore advice, programmes and expertise for established Irish businesses that want to improve, expand or scale.
Use this page if you need help with improving, expanding or scaling a business.
Browse verified support from organisations across Ireland, or choose your county to find help available near you.
Practical help
Local Enterprise Office Donegal
Donegal
Ambition, a female business accelerator run by LEO Donegal focused on developing entrepreneurial skills and resilience for women building globally scalable, investment-ready ventures.
CeADAR Applied AI Centre
Ireland-wide
CeADAR Applied AI Centre provides industry-facing capability in applied ai strategy through a scoped research or collaboration project.
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.
Local Enterprise Office Clare
Clare
General business information and advisory support delivered by LEO Clare to entrepreneurs and small businesses, covering funding options, training, mentoring and connections to state agencies and enterprise supports.
Local Enterprise Office Cork City
Cork
General business information and advisory services from LEO Cork City covering local authority processes, procurement, energy efficiency, and connections to training, mentoring and Enterprise Ireland progression routes.
Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West
Cork
General business information and advice service from LEO Cork North & West, acting as the first stop shop for people starting, growing or developing a micro business in the region.
Local Enterprise Office Cork City
Cork
Free remote business advice clinics from LEO Cork City for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses with under 10 employees based in the Cork City region, delivered by phone or web app.
Local Enterprise Office Cork North & West
Cork
Free weekly remote business advice appointments with LEO Cork North & West business advisers, delivered by phone, WhatsApp, Skype, Teams or Zoom to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the catchment area.
Local Enterprise Office Galway
Galway
One-to-one advisory meetings offered by Local Enterprise Office Galway, bookable on scheduled dates, to help business owners and prospective founders decide their next steps.
Local Enterprise Office Leitrim
Leitrim
Scheduled one-to-one advice clinics held around County Leitrim covering topics such as finance, social media and product development, giving business owners a chance to discuss their business with an adviser.
Local Enterprise Office Limerick
Limerick
Monthly general one-to-one business advice clinics offered by LEO Limerick, bookable directly through the office's online booking system.
Local Enterprise Office Longford
Longford
One-to-one advice clinics run by Longford LEO where business advisors discuss and advise on issues facing a business, including specialist clinics on specific topics on request.
Places and equipment
APT Technology Gateway
Athlone, Westmeath
APT Technology Gateway is an open industry access point providing applied research expertise and access to specialist equipment through managed projects.
Confirmed SME access
CeADAR Applied AI Centre
Dublin, Ireland-wide, Dublin
CeADAR Applied AI Facility is associated with CeADAR Applied AI Centre and is recorded as a potential route for external business support, collaboration or enterprise access.
Access through collaboration
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
PMBRC Technology Gateway
Waterford, Waterford
PMBRC Technology Gateway is an open industry access point providing applied research expertise and specialist equipment through managed projects.
Confirmed SME access
Teagasc
Ashtown, Dublin
Food research centre with pilot and specialist food facilities.
Access through collaboration