Online Retail Scheme From Enterprise Ireland

Enterprise Ireland launch an Online Retail Scheme June 2019.

Overview

The Online Retail Scheme was launched by the Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation (DBEI) on 20th September 2018 to support eligible retailers to develop a more competitive online offer.

This is a Competitive Fund which will be administered by Enterprise Ireland on behalf of DBEI with a total fund size of €1.25m.

The purpose of this fund is to enable retailers to increase their customer base and build a more resilient business in the domestic and global marketplace both online and offline. The retail sector plays a vital role in supporting regional development and vibrant communities in every county. Therefore, at least 50% of the total number of grants awarded will be reserved for retailers with their headquarters outside of county Dublin.

Applications for funding will be invited through public Calls for submission of projects. The second Call opens on 19th June, 2019 with a closing date of 31st July 2019 at 3pm. 

Successful applicants will be awarded funding to support a maximum of 50% of the project eligible costs with a maximum grant of €25,000. Typical elements involved in developing a sophisticated and transactional online presence include research, consultancy costs for strategy development / implementation and training costs.