Market Explorer Grant
EXPLORE NEW EXPORT MARKETS WITH CONFIDENCE
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
The Market Explorer Grant helps small businesses explore opportunities in new international markets. Whether you're taking your first steps into exporting or looking to expand into a new country, the grant can help cover some of the costs of researching and developing your export plans. It's designed to help you make informed decisions before investing in a new market.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: A small business employing between one and 50 people Operating in manufacturing or internationally-traded services Have been trading for at least 12 months Registered and operating within the area of your Local Enterprise Office Not currently a client of Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland Ready to explore a new international market or develop a new product Ready for exporting by completing an export programme, developing an export plan or making your first export sales Here are all the terms and conditions .
At a glance
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office
- Type
- Grant
- Categories
- Grants, Markets & Export
- Industries
- Manufacturing, Information Technology, Healthcare, Food, Financial, Energy, Construction
- 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.