GradStart
Usually opens in February and March and April
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
Salary support towards employing graduates, historically up to 50-70% of salary costs for up to two years (higher rates in the regions and for graduates with modern languages).
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
public · national
Deadline: One call a year — Runs as annual calls with a defined application window.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/supports/funding-and-grants · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com
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