Government-backed funding to accelerate your marketing
Irish and cross-border government funding schemes can significantly offset the cost of professional marketing support. If you have secured funding, Bluerock can deliver the marketing work your grant covers, from strategy through to execution.
Available funding programmes
Several government-backed schemes offer funding for marketing strategy, digital capability, market research, and international expansion. Each has its own eligibility criteria and application process, which the relevant agency manages directly.
Bluerock does not administer or approve these programmes. Eligibility and approval are decided by the relevant agency. We deliver the marketing work once funding is in place.
Funding amounts and eligibility criteria are correct as of July 2026 and change from time to time. Always confirm current details with the relevant agency before applying.
Business Expansion Grant
Local Enterprise Office
For businesses that have been trading for at least 18 months and are ready to scale, this grant supports capital investment, marketing activity, and new hires.
- Up to €150,000 in funding available
- Covers up to 50% of eligible project costs
- For established manufacturing and internationally traded services businesses
New Markets Validation Grant
Enterprise Ireland
This grant supports the research, planning, and direct customer engagement needed to determine whether a new market is commercially viable for your product or service.
- Up to €150,000 in funding available
- Up to 50% of eligible project expenditure covered
- Supports customer discovery, expert consultation, and market testing
Digital Marketing Capability Grant
Enterprise Ireland
This grant helps Enterprise Ireland clients develop the digital marketing capabilities they need to generate leads and build awareness in export markets.
- Up to €35,000 in funding available
- Covers digital strategy, content, paid media, and training
- Focused on building sustainable lead generation in export markets
Market Discovery Fund
Enterprise Ireland
If you're an Enterprise Ireland client company looking to expand into new territories, this fund supports the research and planning needed to make that move with confidence.
- Up to €150,000 in funding available
- Covers up to 50% of eligible project costs
- Ideal for growth-stage businesses targeting export markets
Market Research Grant
Enterprise Ireland
This grant supports detailed market research to help you identify and validate new international opportunities.
- Up to €35,000 in funding available
- Up to 50% of eligible project expenditure covered
- Reduces risk when exploring new international markets
International Marketing Programme
IDA Ireland
Foreign-owned companies operating in Ireland can access this programme to develop structured strategies for growing international sales.
- Funding towards the cost of external marketing consultants
- For existing IDA Ireland client companies
- Includes research, localisation, and market entry support
Acumen Programme
InterTrade Ireland
The Acumen Programme supports SMEs looking to grow cross-border sales between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Up to €21,562 / £17,250 in funding available
- Up to 50% of eligible project costs covered
- Available to SMEs in both ROI and Northern Ireland
Digital Transition Fund
Enterprise Ireland
This Enterprise Ireland umbrella fund supports businesses adopting digital technologies to improve competitiveness.
- Umbrella fund covering digital discovery, process innovation, and marketing capability
- Supports AI, automation, and digital marketing adoption
- For Enterprise Ireland client companies
Grow Digital Voucher
Local Enterprise Office
The Grow Digital Voucher supports small businesses looking to adopt new software, digital marketing tools, and business systems.
- Up to €5,000 in funding available
- Covers 50% of eligible software and training costs
- For businesses with 1–50 employees
Trade Export Pathway
InterTrade Ireland
A staged funding programme for businesses entering the cross-border market for the first time.
- Staged funding across research, planning, and implementation
- Tailored support based on your export readiness
- For businesses new to cross-border trade
Skillnet Training Support
Skillnet Ireland
Skillnet Ireland operates 70 industry networks offering subsidised training programmes for marketing capability building.
- Subsidised training rates that vary by network and programme
- Access to 70 specialist industry networks
- Available to private sector companies of any size