Grant Up to €100k

Pre Seed Start Fund

Early stage investment

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.ie

About this support

Enterprise Ireland's Pre-Seed Start Fund is an early stage investment that provides early-stage start-up companies with up to €100,000 to help them develop their products or services and reach key milestones

Who is it for?

You may be eligible if: You are a start-up that have  a Minimal Viable Product (MVP) or be live in Beta and have early demonstrable customer validation A validated customer proposition with market research conducted A clear execution plan identifying key milestones to be achieved Evidence of innovation, internationalisation potential and employment capacity A team with experience, domain knowledge and a balance of skills Early-stage companies in the Manufacturing & Internationally Traded Services sectors An existing or potential client of Enterprise Ireland High Potential Start Up Unit (HPSU) Former Competitive Start Fund (CSF) investee companies may apply for a maximum of €50,000 if they are suitable

At a glance

Provider
Enterprise Ireland
Type
Grant
Categories
Grants
Industries
Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Transport & Storage, Retail, Manufacturing, Information Technology, Healthcare, Food, Financial
Business size
Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
Max amount
€100k
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.