The Strategic Consultancy Assignment is an Enterprise Ireland grant that supports ambitious Irish SMEs with the cost of engaging external experts to address a specific strategic challenge. It is ideal for businesses that are ready to take the next step but need fresh thinking and guidance to shape their direction.
Agile Executives brings experienced consultants who work with your team to uncover insights, define strategy, and prepare your business for scalable success.
The Strategic Consultancy Assignment supports , focused consulting engagements that help businesses make better-informed strategic decisions. These assignments are typically around six to twelve days in duration and must address clearly defined business challenges. There are two Strategic Consultancy Grants, one for 6 days which is 80% funded by Enterprise Ireland and one which provides a 50% grant up to a maximum grant of €35,000.
The funding is designed to bring in specialist expertise that adds value, whether in sales, marketing, finance, innovation, operational improvement or international growth.
To be eligible for this support, your business must:
If you are not yet an Enterprise Ireland client but are preparing for growth, Agile Executives can assess your eligibility and guide you on next steps.
The Strategic Consultancy Assignment can be used to support:
Growth strategy development
Preparing for investment or acquisition
International market entry or expansion
Strategic financial planning and operational process review
Sales and marketing strategy development
Agile Executives provide experienced consultants who understand both the funding process and the business challenges facing scaling Irish SMEs. We support you with:
We work as part of your extended management team and bring clarity, challenge, and direction.
We are approved consultants under the Strategic Consultancy Assignment scheme
We have delivered over 100 successful strategy projects for Irish SMEs
Our team includes experts in finance, operations, digitalisation, and internationalisation
We bring structure, energy and clarity to your strategic planning
We are trusted by Enterprise Ireland and experienced in navigating the grant process
Most engagements are between six and twelve days, depending on the complexity of the issue.
Yes. We are approved providers and can act as the lead consultant or match you with the most relevant expert in our network.
There are two Strategic Consultancy Grants, one for 6 days which is 80% funded by Enterprise Ireland and one which provides a 50% grant up to a maximum grant of €35,000.
We will help you define a challenge that meets Enterprise Ireland’s criteria and is meaningful for your business.
Typically, two to four weeks from submission, but this can vary. We can help prepare everything in advance to move quickly.
If you are facing a key decision or preparing for growth and want external expertise to guide your next move, the Strategic Consultancy Assignment is a powerful first step. Agile Executives is ready to help.
