Maximum
€15,000
The grant covers researching the market and the technical side before you commit to full development. The higher 60% rate applies in the Border, Midlands and West region; your Local Enterprise Office will tell you which rate applies in your county.
Quick facts
- Maximum
- €15,000
- Southern and Eastern region
- 50% of the cost
- Border, Midlands and West
- 60% of the cost
- Size
- Up to 10 employees
- Sectors
- Manufacturing or internationally traded services
How much
"The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the S&E Region shall be 50% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser." "The maximum Feasibility Study Grant payable for the BMW Region shall be 60% of the investment or €15,000 whichever is the lesser."
What it pays for
Market research, consultancy, technical development, prototypes and innovation, your own salary or labour, research and some other costs. It can pay for expertise from a third-level college or a private specialist, design work and prototype development.
Who can get it — the full rules
"Only businesses or individuals intending to explore the feasibility of a manufacturing or internationally traded service sector business may apply." "The enterprise must not employ more than 10 people", must trade commercially, must be based in the Local Enterprise Office's area, and must show there is a market.
How to apply
Talk to a business advisor at your Local Enterprise Office before you spend anything. Grants are not paid for costs already incurred. A Priming Grant and a Business Expansion Grant can follow once the business is trading.
Common questions
How much is the LEO Feasibility Grant?
Up to €15,000: 50% of the cost in the Southern and Eastern region, 60% in the Border, Midlands and West region.
Who can get a Feasibility Grant?
Businesses or individuals exploring a manufacturing or internationally traded service business, with no more than 10 employees.
Can I claim costs I have already paid?
No. Talk to your Local Enterprise Office before spending.