Overview
Business Start provides early seed funding for small start-ups that have an economically feasible business concept to further develop their business proposal prior to seeking further funding or third-party equity.
What you'll get
Grant of up to €10,000
Eligibility
Activities that can be considered include:
- Manufacturing;
- Software development;
- Industrial services analogous to manufacturing;
- Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences;
- Software development;
- Industrial services analogous to manufacturing;
- Health, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences;
Other innovative economic activities which are enabled through knowledge and technology providing services or products which are currently not readily available in the relevant market, or which shall be provided through a process which is novel.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the Corporation’s client portal which may be accessed here
The following documents are required for the Pre-Business Plan Application;
- Application form duly filled in and signed
- Curriculum Vitae of team members
- IDs/Passports scanned copy of all promoters involved
- Any letters of Support from key stakeholders
- VAT Certificate
- Enterprise Size Declaration
The following documents are required for the Pre-Business Plan Application;
- Application form duly filled in and signed
- Curriculum Vitae of team members
- IDs/Passports scanned copy of all promoters involved
- Any letters of Support from key stakeholders
- VAT Certificate
- Enterprise Size Declaration
Timeline
Submission of Application
Vetting of Application
3 months
Assessment of Application
20 days
Approval of Application
20 days
Delivery of Service
5 days
