Market Discovery Expansion Fund
Carry out market research and develop a plan to enter new markets
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
Enterprise Ireland's Market Discovery Fund is an export development grant that supports businesses who are looking to explore new market opportunities.
Who is it for?
Businesses who are planning to enter into new international markets, or looking to introduce new products or services within existing markets. You may be eligible if: You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium or large business You have been trading for 5+ years with annual revenues of at least €500K Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Enterprise Ireland
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants
- Industries
- Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Less than 10 Employees
- Max amount
- €500k
- 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.