Business information and advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Confidential business advisory sessions from LEO Laois, delivered in person, by phone or video call, to help people considering or already running a business.
County support
Business support in Laois
County-linked support shown together with Ireland-wide support. Eligibility is not inferred — check each provider's own conditions.
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Starting a business
View all in LaoisAdvisory support Service Female Entrepreneurship support - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois runs a calendar of events for women in business, including National Women's Enterprise Day, promoting and celebrating female entrepreneurship in the county.
Service Self-employment support for people with disabilities - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Dedicated LEO Laois webpage signposting persons with disabilities to a self-paced eLearning course and resources for starting or running a business.
Training Start Your Own Business programme - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois's Start a Business page positions the office as a first-stop shop for people in Laois considering entrepreneurship, offering enterprise advice and support.
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre enterprise and workspace facility
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
The coworking, hot-desk and meeting-room hire arm of Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, bookable by tenants and outside businesses alike.
Confirmed external-business access
Growing your business
View all in LaoisService Business Growth, Innovation and Digital Supports - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois hub page bringing together digital assessment, training, mentoring and lean supports to help Laois businesses adopt AI, automation and other technology.
Advisory support Business information and advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Confidential business advisory sessions from LEO Laois, delivered in person, by phone or video call, to help people considering or already running a business.
Service Female Entrepreneurship support - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois runs a calendar of events for women in business, including National Women's Enterprise Day, promoting and celebrating female entrepreneurship in the county.
Programme Get Exporting - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Export development programme for Laois manufacturing and internationally traded services companies, combining workshops, digital content and one-to-one export advisor support.
Mentoring Mentoring and business advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
One-to-one Business Mentoring Programme in Laois matching new and existing business owners with an experienced mentor from the LEO panel for practical, strategic advice.
Training Training and events catalogue - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois's Training and Events page signposts to Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops and a full events schedule bookable through the office's online bookings system.
Digital & AI
View all in LaoisService Business Growth, Innovation and Digital Supports - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois hub page bringing together digital assessment, training, mentoring and lean supports to help Laois businesses adopt AI, automation and other technology.
Expert consultancy Digital for Business - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Free consultancy support for Laois businesses with 1-50 employees to identify digital gaps and improve systems, delivered by expert digital consultants.
Training & skills
View all in LaoisTraining Start Your Own Business programme - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois's Start a Business page positions the office as a first-stop shop for people in Laois considering entrepreneurship, offering enterprise advice and support.
Training Training and events catalogue - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois's Training and Events page signposts to Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops and a full events schedule bookable through the office's online bookings system.
Workspace or facility Abbeyleix Heritage House
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Abbeyleix, Laois
Abbeyleix Heritage House is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Brand Central Hub
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Rathdowney, Laois
Brand Central Hub is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portarlington Enterprise Centre
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portarlington, Laois
Portarlington Enterprise Centre is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre lets small offices, industrial units and training rooms on flexible licences near the M7 motorway.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre enterprise and workspace facility
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
The coworking, hot-desk and meeting-room hire arm of Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, bookable by tenants and outside businesses alike.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Vision 85
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portlaoise, Laois
Vision 85 is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Exporting
View all in LaoisService Enterprise Europe Network route - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois signposts SMEs with international ambitions to the Enterprise Europe Network, the world's largest SME support network for EU and global market opportunities.
Programme Export Ready Programme - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Capability-building export programme delivered in Laois with Full Circle Management Solutions, combining workshops, one-to-one mentoring and two arranged buyer meetings.
Programme Get Exporting - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Export development programme for Laois manufacturing and internationally traded services companies, combining workshops, digital content and one-to-one export advisor support.
Mentoring & advice
View all in LaoisAdvisory support Business information and advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Confidential business advisory sessions from LEO Laois, delivered in person, by phone or video call, to help people considering or already running a business.
Expert consultancy Digital for Business - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Free consultancy support for Laois businesses with 1-50 employees to identify digital gaps and improve systems, delivered by expert digital consultants.
Expert consultancy Green for Business - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Free consultancy support helping Laois businesses with 1-50 employees become more sustainable, delivered through up to two days with a specialist Green Consultant.
Mentoring Mentoring and business advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
One-to-one Business Mentoring Programme in Laois matching new and existing business owners with an experienced mentor from the LEO panel for practical, strategic advice.
Service Self-employment support for people with disabilities - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Dedicated LEO Laois webpage signposting persons with disabilities to a self-paced eLearning course and resources for starting or running a business.
Workspaces & specialist facilities
View all in LaoisService Business incubation and coworking directory - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Directory of nine named co-working hubs and enterprise spaces across County Laois, listing hot desks, meeting rooms and office space with direct contact details.
Training Training and events catalogue - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois's Training and Events page signposts to Sustainability Kickstarter Workshops and a full events schedule bookable through the office's online bookings system.
Workspace or facility Abbeyleix Heritage House
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Abbeyleix, Laois
Abbeyleix Heritage House is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Bloom HQ
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Mountrath, Laois
Bloom HQ is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Brand Central Hub
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Rathdowney, Laois
Brand Central Hub is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Killeshin Community Centre Hub
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Killeshin, Laois
Killeshin Community Centre Hub is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portarlington Enterprise Centre
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portarlington, Laois
Portarlington Enterprise Centre is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre lets small offices, industrial units and training rooms on flexible licences near the M7 motorway.
Confirmed external-business access
Support providers in Laois
Support recorded in County Laois
- 39 services delivered locally
- 10 facilities located in the county
- 6 organisations operating here
- 17 support needs covered locally
A further 0 Ireland-wide services are available to businesses in County Laois. Ireland-wide support is delivered nationally and is not located in the county.
755 published results for Laois, including Ireland-wide support.
Support for your business
572Service Apprenticeship and traineeship guidance - Midlands Regional Skills Forum
Midlands Regional Skills Forum
Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath
Guidance connecting employers to apprenticeship, traineeship and institutional work-placement routes.
Service Apprenticeship employer service - LOETB
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Laois, Offaly
Guidance on employer registration, apprentice recruitment and work-based training.
Service Back to Work Enterprise pathway - Connect Laois
Connect Laois
Laois
Guidance for eligible social-welfare recipients considering the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance or related progression routes.
Training Bespoke employer training - LOETB
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Laois, Offaly
Tailored course design and delivery aligned with an employer's operational needs.
Service Business Growth, Innovation and Digital Supports - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
LEO Laois hub page bringing together digital assessment, training, mentoring and lean supports to help Laois businesses adopt AI, automation and other technology.
Service Business incubation and coworking directory - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Directory of nine named co-working hubs and enterprise spaces across County Laois, listing hot desks, meeting rooms and office space with direct contact details.
Advisory support Business information and advice - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Confidential business advisory sessions from LEO Laois, delivered in person, by phone or video call, to help people considering or already running a business.
Service Business plan and compliance guidance - Connect Laois
Connect Laois
Laois
Support developing a viable business plan and navigating practical startup, governance and compliance requirements.
Expert consultancy Digital for Business - LEO Laois
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Free consultancy support for Laois businesses with 1-50 employees to identify digital gaps and improve systems, delivered by expert digital consultants.
Training Education and enterprise training - Connect Laois
Connect Laois
Laois
Local learning and upskilling provision, including enterprise, digital, employability and programme-specific training.
Service Education and research introductions - Midlands Regional Skills Forum
Midlands Regional Skills Forum
Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath
Introductions to further and higher education contacts so employers can shape courses and explore research collaboration.
Advisory support Employer engagement service - LOETB
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Laois, Offaly
Single contact route helping employers identify workforce and training requirements.
Workspaces and specialist facilities
40Workspace or facility Abbeyleix Heritage House
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Abbeyleix, Laois
Abbeyleix Heritage House is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Bloom HQ
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Mountrath, Laois
Bloom HQ is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Brand Central Hub
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Rathdowney, Laois
Brand Central Hub is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Killeshin Community Centre Hub
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Killeshin, Laois
Killeshin Community Centre Hub is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portarlington Enterprise Centre
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portarlington, Laois
Portarlington Enterprise Centre is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre lets small offices, industrial units and training rooms on flexible licences near the M7 motorway.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Portlaoise Enterprise Centre enterprise and workspace facility
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Portlaoise, Laois
The coworking, hot-desk and meeting-room hire arm of Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, bookable by tenants and outside businesses alike.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility The Cube
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portlaoise, Laois
The Cube is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Vision 85
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Portlaoise, Laois
Vision 85 is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility Webmill
Local Enterprise Office Laois
Mountmellick, Laois
Webmill is published by the relevant LEO as business-accessible infrastructure.
Confirmed external-business access
Workspace or facility ADAPT Industry Collaboration Facility
ADAPT SFI Research Centre
Dublin, Ireland-wide, Dublin
ADAPT Industry Collaboration Facility is associated with ADAPT SFI Research Centre and is recorded as a potential route for external business support, collaboration or enterprise access.
Access through collaboration
Workspace or facility CeADAR Applied AI Facility
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
Support providers
143Local Development Company Connect Laois
Laois
Formerly Laois Partnership Company, Connect Laois delivers LEADER, SICAP and the Walks Scheme for Laois and Offaly from its New Road office in Portlaoise.
Education and Training Board Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board
Laois, Offaly
Laois and Offaly ETB offers Enterprise Support and Contract Training for businesses, plus apprenticeships delivered through its named FET centres.
Local Enterprise Office Local Enterprise Office Laois
Laois
Local first-stop shop providing information and support for people starting or growing a business.
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.
Network Midlands Regional Skills Forum
Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath
Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath employers are guided by manager John Costello to TUS, Laois and Offaly ETB, and Longford and Westmeath ETB.
Enterprise centre Portlaoise Enterprise Centre
Laois
Portlaoise Enterprise Centre at Clonminam Business Park offers light industrial units, hot desks, offices and training rooms to Laois businesses.
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.
Technology Gateway APT Technology Gateway
Ireland-wide, Westmeath
Industry-facing gateway specialising in Polymers; materials; prototyping; processing.
Sector body Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland
Ireland-wide
Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland is a national sector or specialist organisation with potential business-facing information, networks, training or referrals.
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.