Government-backed funding to accelerate your marketing

Irish and cross-border government funding schemes can significantly offset the cost of professional marketing support. As an approved supplier across several of these programmes, 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. Bluerock has the experience and credentials to act as a delivery partner for these programmes.

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 businesses with fewer than 10 employees

New Market 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.

  • Up to €27,750 in funding available
  • Up to 50% of eligible costs covered
  • 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 €21,000 / £18,750 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

Part of Ireland's National Recovery and Resilience Plan, this fund supports businesses adopting digital technologies to improve competitiveness.

  • EU co-funded through the Digital Europe Programme
  • 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.

  • Typically 30–50% subsidy on training costs
  • Access to 70 specialist industry networks
  • Available to private sector companies of any size