Overseas applicants will be requested to outline, in writing, their intentions to establish businesses in the Republic of Ireland before any formal assistance can be accessed. Should you decide to progress, you may wish to commence some of the preparatory work while still working overseas. To avail of this Grant, grant approval must be obtained prior to the commencement of the feasibility study. In addition, the Alumni Association can assist you to access business networks and can also provide you with information regarding your proposed relocation from overseas. Your business can be located anywhere in Ireland.
Premises are also available in other locations throughout the Shannon Region.
Projects locating outside the Shannon Region will be introduced to the relevant personnel in the appropriate support organisation. The associated costs and any additional, eligible market research costs can be supported by the Feasibility Study Grant. The University of Limerick's Small Business Institute offers a Business Consulting Programme to entrepreneurs. This Programme offers entrepreneurs access to the resources of an undergraduate team of multidisciplinary students for the duration of one academic term. The students undertake to carry-out research in accordance with a research brief agreed between them, their academic supervisor and the entrepreneur.