Business Supports.
Explore trusted business supports in Fingal, including programmes and organisations that can help your business start, grow and adapt. From funding and mentoring to training and digital supports, we've gathered the key resources in one place.
Supporting Your Business Journey.
Whether you’re starting out, scaling up or adapting to new challenges, there are a wide range of supports available to help your business succeed.
From funding and mentoring to training programmes and export assistance, these supports are designed to give you practical tools and expert guidance at every stage.
At Innovate Fingal, we help connect you with the right supports at the right time.
Key Support Organisations
Explore a range of trusted organisations offering practical support to help businesses start, grow and succeed. Browse the links below to find the services most relevant to your needs.
Local Enterprise Office
Supports startups and small businesses with grants, mentoring, training and advisory services.
Enterprise Ireland
Supports high-potential startups and scaling businesses with funding, export development and innovation supports.
InterTradeIreland
Helps businesses explore cross-border opportunities, partnerships and funding across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Supports designers, makers and product-based businesses with mentoring and market access.
Bord Bia
Supports Irish food businesses with market development, branding, export growth and industry insights.
Skillnet Ireland
Provides subsidised training and upskilling programmes tailored to business needs across multiple sectors.
Current Business Support Services.
Explore some of the latest programmes, initiatives and supports available to help your business grow, innovate and expand.
Digital
AI for Business Programme
A practical programme helping SMEs adopt AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.
Export
UK Direct (An Post initiative)
A service helping Irish businesses sell into the UK market with simplified delivery, returns and customs handling.
Training
LEO Training Programmes
A wide range of workshops and courses covering business planning, marketing, finance and digital skills.
Funding
InterTradeIreland Support
Supports businesses exploring cross-border trade with funding, advice and partnership opportunities.
Support Categories.
Explore the main types of support available to start-ups and SMEs, from funding and mentoring to export, digital and sector-specific programmes.
Funding & Grants
Access funding opportunities, grant schemes and financial supports for startups and growing businesses.
Training & Workshops
Discover workshops, courses and practical learning opportunities to build skills and confidence.
Sector Supports
Explore specialised supports for sectors such as food, design, craft and product-based businesses.
Export Supports
Explore programmes and services designed to help businesses grow into new markets.
Digital Supports
Find supports that help businesses adopt digital tools, AI and new ways of working.
Mentoring & Advice
Connect with expert guidance, one-to-one mentoring and tailored business advice.
Business Planning Resources.
Access practical templates and guidance to help you plan, structure and grow your business.
Business Plan Template
A structured template to help you clearly define your business, market and growth strategy.
Cashflow Projection Template
A simple and helpful financial tool to help you forecast income, costs and monthly cashflow.
Tips for Writing a Business Plan
Practical guidance to help you complete your plan and present your business clearly.
Tips for Writing a Cashflow Projection
Practical guidance to help you complete your forecast and present your business clearly.