New Frontiers Programme

Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers is a national startup programme delivered across 18 locations in Ireland, providing first-time founders with training, mentoring, incubation space, research access, and financial support worth over €40,000. The programme helps entrepreneurs develop their skills to move from a business idea toward becoming an income-generating and investor-ready startup without taking any equity.

Who can apply

Open to first-time startup founders aged 18+ based in Ireland with an innovative business idea in internationally traded sectors, aiming to become income-generating and investor-ready.

Perks & benefits

Training programmes
Mentoring support
Incubation space
Access to R&D facilities and research infrastructure
Networking opportunities
Investor-ready skills development
Market validation support

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Funding

£40k – £40k

Deadline

May 27, 2026

Opens

May 16, 2026

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Eligibility criteria

Must be 18 years or older
Must be based in Ireland with legal status to run a business in the Republic of Ireland
Must be a first-time founder new to business or yet to successfully scale a company
Must have an innovative business idea with clear export and employment potential
Business must be in internationally traded sectors (e.g. tech, medical devices, engineering, food/consumer products, cleantech)
Retail, local services, hairdressers, trades, construction, hospitality, conferences, gambling, adult entertainment, tobacco, cannabis, and military-related ventures are excluded
Only one co-founder may participate per project
Applicants cannot hold another public startup support at the same time

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New Frontiers Programme

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