Start Your Own Business Programme
Assessing your business idea and planning
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 LEO SYOB Programme offers in-depth training, expert guidance, networking support, and resource access to aspiring entrepreneurs. Anyone with a business idea can join. Apply through local LEO office. Benefits: business knowledge, skills, confidence, networking, and success odds.
Who is it for?
you may be eligible if: Anyone with a business idea they want to develop Anyone looking at self-employment as a realistic career option Anyone who has recently started a business
At a glance
- Provider
- Local Enterprise Office
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail, Real Estate, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Between 10-49 Employees, Less than 10 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.