Microfinance Ireland Business Loan
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Unsecured business loans from EUR 5,000 to EUR 25,000 over terms of up to five years. Reduced interest rate for applicants referred by a Local Enterprise Office.
Microfinance Ireland
ppp · national
Deadline: rolling
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Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Up to 10 employees
- micro enterprises
- Stage: idea, pre_seed, seed, growth
- Locally registered entity required
For businesses with fewer than 10 employees and turnover under EUR 2 million. Unlike most LEO supports, all sectors including retail and services are eligible. You normally need to show you could not get bank finance.
How to apply
- Try your bank first - MFI requires evidence you were declined or could not get suitable credit
- Apply directly or, for a lower rate, through your Local Enterprise Office
- Credit assessment
- Loan offer and drawdown
What you will need
- Business plan
- Financial projections and cash flow
- Bank statements
- Evidence of bank refusal or unsuitable terms
Source. https://microfinanceireland.ie/ — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked