Lean Start Grant
An introduction to Lean Thinking
Provided by Enterprise Ireland
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Enterprise Ireland, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
LeanStart is an introductory, short-focused training programme that introduces your company to Lean thinking. Lean thinking is a set of business principles that can help staff learn new ways of working and identify inefficient processes that do not add value to a business.
Who is it for?
Businesses looking to make practical improvements in their business to deliver better quality faster and without waste. You may be eligible if: You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Enterprise Ireland
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants, Operations & Productivity
- Industries
- Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing
- Business size
- 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.