Grad Start Graduate Employment Grant LEO
DEVELOP YOUR COMPANY’S TALENT POOL AND BRING NEW SKILLS TO YOUR 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
GradStart supports businesses like yours to recruit graduate talent and accelerate growth. The programme provides financial support for you to hire a graduate for a two-year placement, giving your business access to new skills, fresh ideas and additional expertise. It's a practical way to strengthen your team while giving valuable workplace experience to graduates.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A client of Enterprise Ireland, your Local Enterprise Office or Údarás na Gaeltachta Already employing at least five full-time staff Eager to bring graduate talent into your business Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office
- Type
- Talent & Hiring
- Categories
- Talent & Hiring
- Industries
- Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Less than 10 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.