Western Investment Fund
Secure investment to reach your business potential
Provided by Western Development Commission
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Western Development Commission, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Through the Western Investment Fund (WIF), the Western Development Commission (WDC) provides equity finance and loans to business, communities, social enterprises, strategic intiatives and the creative industry based in the Western Region of Ireland. The WDC invest and lend on a commercial basis and look for both a financial return and a social-economic dividend for the region. The WIF operates as an evergreen fund where all proceeds from investments are reinvested in new ventures in the region. The WIF is open to a range of sectors and at all stages of the business lifecycle from start-up to scale up.
Who is it for?
You may eligible if: You are a small to medium business You are located in the WDC region i.e. the counties of Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo, Galway or Clare You have a business plan that shows how the investment will help you expand or improve You have a strong management team with a proven track record of success You have a product or service which has significant growth potential with compelling USP and where appropriate IP Protection
At a glance
- Provider
- Western Development Commission
- Type
- Other
- Industries
- Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees, Between 50-249 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.