Get expert support with Business Explorer Programme

InterTradeIreland has launched a new programme to help businesses use innovation to tackle current challenges or develop new products or ideas

The programme provides a pathway of funded support that enables businesses to explore, plan and implement innovative solutions through collaboration and knowledge transfer.

The programme offers two levels of funding.

Business Explorer - Explore

Up to £5,000 + VAT is available for you to work with an academic/industrial specialist on a new concept or business challenge over five days to find a solution.

After the five days, businesses can use a draft plan and recommendations to begin to implement change and consider progressing to the next Business Explorer level - Plan.

Business Explorer - Plan

Up to £20,000 + VAT is available for you to continue working with the specialist for 18 days to develop a plan to integrate the new solution into your business.

The programme is open to financially viable, small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) in the manufacturing or tradable services sector. The business must be indigenous to and located on the island of Ireland, with a minimum two year trading history.

Find more information about the Business Explorer Programme.

On completion of the programme, businesses can seek further academic or industry specialist support through InterTradeIreland’s Innovation Boost programme. 

First published 28 September 2023