Back to Work Enterprice Allowance Btwea
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS WHILE KEEPING YOUR SOCIAL WELFARE PAYMENTS
Provided by Dept of Social Protection
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Dept of Social Protection, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Starting a business can be challenging, especially when you are moving from social welfare into self-employment. The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance helps you make that transition by allowing you to keep some or all of your social welfare payment while you build your new venture. You may also be able to get extra support through the Enterprise Support Grant to help cover some of the costs of setting up your business.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: Receiving social welfare payments Eager to start a business yourself Getting a qualifying social welfare payment for at least nine months Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Dept of Social Protection
- Type
- Talent & Hiring
- Categories
- Talent & Hiring
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Design & Crafts, Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 21 September 2026; last verified 21 September 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.