Grad Start Graduate Employment Grant Udaras
Develop a talent pool and gain access to new skills
Provided by Údarás na Gaeltachta
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Údarás na Gaeltachta, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
GradStart provides financial support for businesses to compete for and hire graduate talent. The support covers the cost of taking in graduate talent on a two-year placement basis, to improve the skills base within your business.
Who is it for?
Businesses that want to develop their talent pool and gain access to new skills. You may be eligible if: You’re an Údarás na Gaeltachta client Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Údarás na Gaeltachta
- Type
- Other
- Industries
- Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
- Business size
- Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Geographic restriction
- Gaeltacht
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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