Upskill SME Training Grant
SME grant for staff AI training
Provided by Skillnet Ireland
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Skillnet Ireland, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Upskill SME Training Grant helps small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through reclaiming salary costs associated with staff training in artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Who is it for?
You may be eligible if: You are an SME based in the Republic of Ireland employing between 2 and 250 employees, and SME turnover parameters per company size. You are an SME that is at least 12 months in operation and registered with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). Ownership and Control: Companies that are part of a wider corporate group may need to include the employee numbers and financial data of partner or parent organisations when determining SME eligibility under the EU SME definition.
At a glance
- Provider
- Skillnet Ireland
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Construction, Design & Crafts, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 50-249 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported fromneh.gov.ie. First seen 28 September 2026; last verified 28 September 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.