Supports for Business
Quick Fact on Drogheda
There are over 1.7 million people within 1 hour of Drogheda.
Support Agencies
There are a wide range of information and support agencies available to you when setting up your business in Ireland. Find out which agency best suits your requirements in the table below.
For a list of key contacts who may be able to help you please click here.
Enterprise Support and Grant Aid
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Support Group |
Website |
Summary |
Company size / Supports |
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IDA |
Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, IDA Ireland |
Foriegn Direct Investment Only |
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Enterprise Ireland |
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High-Potential Start-up’s and companies wishing to export |
Exporters Employing 10+ / |
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Louth County Enterprise Board |
Developing the micro-enterprise sector in Co.Louth |
Employing 1 - 10 / |
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Leader Rural Development Programme |
Local development through grant aid, technical specialist supports and training initiatives. |
1+ / |
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FAS |
National training and development company |
1+ / |
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Drogheda Borough/ Louth Local Authorities |
The Louth Business Support Unit Encourages new business in the town with the implementation of the Business Incentive Scheme Policy. |
Various |
Equity and Local Enterprise Financing
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Finance/Equity Fund |
Website |
Summary |
Equity / Finance Limits |
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Louth County Enterprise Fund |
Louth County Enterprise Fund is low cost start-up finance for small business in the micro economy. |
Loans from €5,000 to €50,000 |
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First Step Micro Finance |
First-Step Microfinance provides loans of up to €25,000 to start up or expanding new businesses. |
Up to €25,000 |
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HALO Business Angel Network |
The Halo Business Angel Partnership matches private investors with the pre-screened investment opportunities in start-up, early stage and developing business. |
Various |
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The Davy BES Fund |
BES Management Limited is a joint venture company owned by Davy and BDO. The company has substantial experience in the BES market. |
Within BES limits |
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Irish Venture Capital Funds |
Venture capital firms in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which provide equity funding to growing unquoted companies |
Up to €1.5 million |
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Enterprise Equity |
Enterprise Equity Venture Capital is a national provider of venture capital to new and expanding companies throughout Ireland. |
Up to €1.5 million |
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Business Support Unit |
The Business Support Unit assists economic development in the County by encouraging and supporting both new and existing business. |
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