Starting a High Potential Export Business

Our High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) team provides hands-on support and advice to entrepreneurs and early stage companies that are considered by Enterprise Ireland to have an innovative product, service or technology, and have the potential to achieve exports sales and create employment. If you are thinking of starting a new business with export potential or are currently raising investment for your start-up venture, then you may qualify for support and investment. This section sets out the criteria for becoming an Enterprise Ireland HPSU client and the supports available to you.

Do I qualify as a High Potential Start-Up?

Find out if your idea qualifies for High Potential Start-Up supports, what to expect when contacting Enterprise Ireland and contact details for our Start-Up Team in your region.

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Supports for High Potential Start-Ups

Learn about the supports we offer High Potential Start-Ups to confirm the viability of their idea, raise investment and implement their plans.

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Information Store for Start-Ups

Click to access general information and links for start-ups including business plan templates, registration and employment information, as well as incubation space and sources of private investment.

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Start-Ups from outside Ireland

Learn why entrepreneurs from outside Ireland are establishing their innovative start-ups here and the supports available from Enterprise Ireland.

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