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  • Knowledge Gateway Scheme

    Apply for funding for projects that promote knowledge, innovation and technology in the aquaculture sector.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Maximum support rates: 1. Industry Projects Maximum support rate 50% Maximum Support amount €200,000 2. Collective Projects Maximum support rate 75% Maximum Support amount €200,000 3. Public Projects Maximum support rate 100% Maximum Support amount €300,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption
    Marine aquaculture
    Research & innovation

  • Trade Fair Participation Scheme

    This initiative aims to assist SME’s to disseminate information about and to obtain market data on their products by providing support towards the cost of the first time participation in a particular trade fair or exhibition.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    €65,000 per firm up to end 2006, as per notification to the European Union
    Sector of Activity:
    other

  • Mentor Grant

    Mentors in our network can provide tailored advice, guidance and support, to help you accelerate growth and build management capability.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Grant support toward costs of mentor for up to 10 sessions; maximum eligible cost of €175 per visit (total €1,750)
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Entrepreneurship

  • Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme

    Apply for support for projects that promote the sustainable growth of output, value and employment in the aquaculture sector
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Project Type 1: Organic Aquaculture A maximum of €10,000 or 50% (30% for non-SMEs) of eligible expenditure, whichever is the lesser, per project per year. Projects Type 2: Biotoxin Harvesting Suspension A maximum of €100,000 or 50% (30% for non-SMEs) of eligible losses, whichever is the lesser, per beneficiary, subject to the maximum total aid to all farmers of €500,000 per year. Individual benefi ciaries will be limited to one aid payment over the period of the Programme. Projects Type 3: Capacity Building 1) New Aquaculture Farmers – Maximum Support Rate 50%, Maximum Support amount €500,000 2) SME Aquaculture Enterprises – Maximum Support Rate 40% Maximum Support amount €500,000 3) Non-SME Aquaculture Enterprises – Maximum Support Rate 30% Maximum Support amount €500,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Fish for human consumption
    Marine aquaculture
    Research & innovation

  • Open call

    Our aim is to contribute to greater harmony between people and the planet. We fund in two areas: - managing habitats - protecting the seas. We will also consider applications for work in the UK Overseas Territories.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Allocation of fund as follows: - Arts 25% - Environment 25% - Welfare 50% Applicants must have an income over £100,000
    Sector of Activity:
    Research & innovation

  • Skills Voucher (Software Development)

    The core objective is to encourage continuous capability building in core software development skills in our client base.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    The maximum Skills Voucher expenditure which a grant is allowable against is €6,250. The company must contribute 20% of the capability costs in kind and the remaining costs are eligible for grant aid to a maximum grant of €5,000 (or 80% of eligible expenditure whichever is the lesser)
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Entrepreneurship

  • Ocean Energy Prototype Development fund

    The main focus of the programme is on stimulating the development and deployment of Ocean Energy (OE) devices and systems.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Case by case - usually a % of the project cost
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Marine Renewable Energy

  • The Cornwall Marine Capital Fund

    The key aim of this fund is to support capital project led activities enabling job creation and supporting the sustainable and long term growth of the marine sector by ensuring the regeneration and expansion of its capital infrastructure network.
    Geographical Coverage: Regional
    Budget: 
    £ 20.000 to £ 500.000
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    Marine and maritime

  • Strategic Market Review

    This review is designed to bring structure and focus to a company’s marketing operations through the use of a diagnostic framework tool.
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Eligible expenditure is limited to the cost of hiring an Enterprise Ireland approved Marketing consultant for a maximum of 7 days. The maximum daily fee payable to the consultant is €900 inclusive of travel and subsistence and out of pocket expenses. Funding will be by way of a consultancy grant. The typical cost of undertaking a Strategic Marketing Review is €6,300. The company must pay the first €1,300 and Enterprise Ireland provides grant funding for the outstanding cost to a maximum of €5,000
    Sector of Activity:
    other
    Other Sector of Activity: 
    SMEs

  • Feasibility Study Grant

    Feasibility study grant aid is available to groups, organisations, businesses or individuals to allow them assess the viability of a business idea
    Geographical Coverage: National
    Budget: 
    Funding amounts will depend on the type of business proposed, geographical location, skills level required, and the potential employment level of the project.
    Sector of Activity:
    other

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