Business Grants Support for Irish SMEs

Access the right grants to scale your business with expert guidance from Agile Executives.

We help ambitious Irish SMEs and established startups identify and secure the funding they need to grow, innovate and scale with confidence.

Types of grants we help with

We specialise in helping established businesses access a wide range of funding supports, including:

Business grants for scaling companies

Grants for established high potential startups (HPSUs) planning their next stage of growth

Digital transformation grants (such as the Digital for Business Grant)

Sustainability and green grants

Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Office (LEO) supports

Innovation, R&D and export development grants

Is your business eligible?

We typically work with businesses that meet the following criteria:

A business with a proven revenue model
Actively trading and preparing to scale, expand or innovate
Seeking funding and support for areas like strategic hires, digital transformation, international expansion or innovation
Looking for expert guidance to unlock the full value of available supports
If that sounds like your business, we can help you access the right funding pathway.

How Agile Executives help

We don’t just point you towards a grant. We help you secure it and deliver results.

Eligibility assessment: We match your business with the most suitable funding and support schemes
Strategic input: We shape your business case to strengthen your application
Application support: We help you prepare clear, focused and compelling submissions
Delivery partners: Our team of fractional executives can support implementation and can stay as part of your team long term to help you achieve your goals

Whether you are entering new markets, investing in new technology or bringing in senior leadership, we ensure the right funding and structures are in place to support your next move.

Results that speak for themselves

In the past three years, Agile Executives has helped:

Secure over €5 million in successful grant funding
Support more than 1000 Irish SMEs through the grants and other supports
Unlock funding for digital investment, transformation, sustainability and international growth initiatives

We understand both the expectations of funding bodies and the realities faced by business owners.

How it works

Discovery Call: We learn about your goals and challenges
Eligibility Check: We identify the grants that best fit your plans
Project Planning: We shape your project to align with grant requirements
Application Process: We guide you through each step from documentation to submission
Delivery Support: We help implement and report on the project as needed

We work as part of your senior team, helping reduce risk, save time and deliver strong return on effort.

Why work with Agile Executives?

We know how the Irish funding landscape works

Our team brings deep expertise in finance, strategy, sustainability and digital transformation

We include former executives, consultants and grant assessors

We support you through the full grant journey, not just the application

We bring clarity, structure and results at every step

FAQs

Do you help with Enterprise Ireland and LEO grants?

Yes, we support applications through both Enterprise Ireland and Local Enterprise Offices. We also help with grants focused on innovation, exports and digital transformation.

What if we don’t have time to apply?

That’s where we come in. We assist in the the application process, making it efficient and stress-free while keeping you informed and involved.

Can you help us deliver the project after the grant is awarded?

Yes. Our fractional executives can provide delivery support across all areas of business including finance, technology, HR, marketing and operations. We offer both strategic direction and hands-on involvement.

What types of projects are most likely to receive grant funding?

Grants are often awarded to projects that support digital transformation, sustainability, international growth, innovation or leadership development. We work with you to shape a strong, fundable case.

Do we need to have matching funds or co-investment?

There are a number of grants that are fully funded and many grant schemes require your business to contribute a portion of the funding. We help ensure your business is positioned to meet those requirements.

How long does the process take from start to finish?

Depending on the grant the process can take from a few hours to a number of weeks for preparation and submission, depending on the grant. Funding decisions typically follow a few weeks later. We can provide guidance on what is involved to ensure you have the best chance of success.

Take the first step

If you are an established startup or SME with growth plans and the ambition to scale, we can help you unlock the funding to make it happen.