Destination Subvention for International Business Events
WE’LL HELP BRING YOUR INTERNATIONAL EVENT TO IRELAND
Provided by Fáilte Ireland
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Fáilte Ireland, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Planning an international conference, meeting, incentive programme or cultural or sporting event in Ireland? Destination Subvention provides financial support and expert guidance to help you bring your event to Ireland and deliver a fantastic experience. Fáilte Ireland can support you from the initial bid through to event delivery and post-event reporting, with funding based on the event and its assessed value to the Irish economy. In short, we’ll help you to strengthen your bid and deliver a great event as you showcase Ireland.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: An accommodation provider, such as a hotel, B&B or self-catering business A restaurant or café An activity provider, such as a tour operator, attraction or adventure business A tourism-related business, such as a transport provider, retailer, cultural experience or festival organiser Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Fáilte Ireland
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Tourism & Hospitality
- 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 2 November 2026; last verified 2 November 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.