Food Works Business Expansion Training
Ireland’s food and drink start-up accelerator programme
Provided by Bord Bia
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Bord Bia, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
This support helps early-stage food and drink companies prepare for global growth and attract investment through resources and expert guidance.
Who is it for?
You may be eligible if: You are early-stage food and drink companies that aim to scale globally. The aim of the programme is to get these companies investment ready. Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions
At a glance
- Provider
- Bord Bia
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Food
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 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.