Food Academy Training Programme
Get training and mentorship in various areas for your food business
Provided by Local Enterprise Office
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Local Enterprise Office, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
This programme provides you with essential knowledge about starting a food business in Ireland and a unique opportunity to sell your product through one of Ireland’s leading retailers.
Who is it for?
Food and drink businesses that want to grow their operations and sell their products with major Irish retailers. You might be eligible if: You are a food and beverage business that already has a product, tested it in the market, and is now looking to scale up Your business is beyond the initial start-up period of 18 months Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Food, Retail
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.