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Education & Training

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.ie

About this support

The Food Academy helps food and drink businesses build the skills and knowledge they need to grow. It provides practical training, mentoring and networking opportunities to help you strengthen your business and prepare for new opportunities. The programme can also give you the chance to pitch your product to leading Irish retailers which makes it an excellent door-opener for your new business.

Who is it for?

Talk to us if you are: Running a food or drink business that is ready to grow Looking to promote a product that has already been tested with customers Trading for more than 18 months Ready to explore opportunities to sell your products through major retailers 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 fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 21 September 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.