Enterprise Ireland will host regional information sessions for those interested in obtaining further information, and those who may be interested in submitting applications under the new Regional Enterprise Development Fund of up to €60m. Registration is required. Details below:

20 June:     
Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill, Co. Cavan from 1.30-3.30pm

22 June:     
The Strand Hotel, Limerick from 8am-10am

22 June:     
Clayton Hotel, Sligo from 1.30pm-3.30pm      
                                              

23 June:     
Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 10.30am-12.30pm        
                  

26 June:     
The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth, Co. Kildare from 10.30am-12.30pm    
                          

29 June:     
Ard Ri House Hotel, Tuam, Co. Galway from 6.30pm-8.30pm             
 

6 July:        
The Red Cow Hotel, Dublin from 1.30pm-3.30pm    
                                

The competitive funding has been provided by the Department of Jobs, through Enterprise Ireland and is a key action to support the Regional Action Plan for Jobs and the Action Plan for Rural Development. The Fund is aimed at accelerating economic recovery in every part of the country by delivering on the potential of local and regional enterprise strengths. The Fund will support significant collaborative regional initiatives to build on specific industry sectoral strengths and improve enterprise capability, thereby driving job creation.

Under a competitive process, Enterprise Ireland is now seeking applications for funding under four streams with varying investment levels:

1.      Major Change Projects - €2m up to €5m per project

2.      Regionally Significant Projects - €250,000 up to €2m per project

3.      Local & Community Enterprise Development Projects - €50,000 up to €250,000 per project 

4.      Industry Clusters - €50,000 up to €250,000 per project

Competitive feasibility funding to support the development of high-quality regional projects is also available as part of this initiative.

Jerry Moloney, Manager, Mid-West and Regional Development Initiatives, Enterprise Ireland said, “A key role of Enterprise Ireland is supporting enterprise development. These information sessions will provide a practical opportunity for people to learn more about the new Regional Enterprise Development Fund and will be helpful for anyone interested in submitting an application under the Fund. These Funds are important drivers of enterprise growth and job creation, and we look forward to supporting more regionally-based projects through this initiative.”

The Regional Action Plans for Jobs seek to build on the strengths and opportunities in each region and to build a regional ecosystem including a diversity of companies and sectors, sectoral clusters, a spirit of innovation and collaboration, a good physical and digital infrastructure and appropriate research and technology capability.

The closing date for the first call for Streams 1, 2, 3 and 4 is 3pm Friday 18th August 2017.