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
If you're thinking about starting a business, the Start Your Own Business Programme can help you take the next step with confidence. It gives you practical training, expert guidance and the opportunity to learn from experienced business advisors and other entrepreneurs. Whether you're exploring a totally new business idea or have actually started trading already, the programme will help you understand what's involved in running a successful business.
Who is it for?
Talk to us if you are: Thinking about a business idea you want to develop Keen to become self-employed Already trading and want to build your skills Here are all the terms and conditions .
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 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.