Ready for a Green Future The Climate Enterprise Action Fund
As the world aims for net zero emissions by 2050, the transition to low carbon has become a defining force for business. For Irish companies, this means opportunities to compete and grow as global investment in a greener future accelerates. But it also creates the need to comply with enhanced regulations, as well as the demands of investors and customers for credible sustainability impact and reporting.
The new Climate Enterprise Action Fund supports Irish companies to build the capabilities required to deliver sustainable products, services and business models.
Climate Enterprise Supports
Our range of financial supports reflect the needs of companies at different stages of their decarbonisation and sustainability journey.
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Climate Action Voucher
An €1,800 grant to engage consultants to identify opportunities for your business and develop plans in areas like resource efficiency, renewable energy and the circular economy.
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GreenStart
Up to €5,000 support to measure your company’s carbon footprint and help identify ways to reduce emissions and improve efficient use of resources.
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GreenPlus
Grant funding for 50% of costs of developing a comprehensive climate change and sustainability plan and aligning to international standards and frameworks.
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View our Climate Action webinar series here.
Business Benefits
Win new business
Strong environmental credentials will better position your company to win public and private tenders. Make sure your company can show evidence of a plan to minimise carbon footprint and environmental impact.
Measure sustainability
Customers and investors are increasingly focused on credible sustainability reporting. Learn how to measure and enhance your company’s environmental performance to give you the best chance of success in today’s market.
Customer needs
Thinking about sustainability creates innovation opportunities. Address changing customer preferences and explore opportunities for higher value-added products, services and business models to drive your growth.
Drive cost savings
Resources like energy, water and materials continue to become more expensive – and carbon taxes are now impacting the bottom line for international companies. Stay competitive by learning proactive techniques to offset rising costs.
For more information on the Climate Enterprise Action Fund contact our Climate Action Team
Case Studies
Upcoming events
19.03.2020
Scaling Beyond, the journey to successful and sustainable growth. A PwC and Enterprise Ireland event
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25.03.2020
Enterprise Ireland HPSU Founder Forum – Building and Leading a Team
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1.04.2020
FutureScope Conference – The Convention Centre
FAQs
Want to learn more about qualifying and applying for HPSU funding? We’ve put together a list of answers to the questions we get asked the most.
Meet The Team
Teri Smith
Manager HPSU Operations
Teri progressed her career in business development and investment roles within Enterprise Ireland and now leads the HPSU Operations team which manages the relationships with clients, entrepreneurs and stakeholders across the business eco-system.
Alan Hobbs
Manager HPSU - Industrial products & life sciences
With extensive international experience working across Asia and the US, Alan manages the life sciences High Potential Start-Up team which works with the best emerging Bio, Pharma and Medical Device companies in Ireland.
Niall McEvoy
Manager HPSU - ICT
With previous entrepreneurial experience in founding and managing a sports technology company, Niall now leads the HPSU ICT Accelerate team which supports high growth clients pre and post seed investment stage.
Jenny Melia
Divisional Manager - High Potential Start-Ups
Having started her career with Enterprise Ireland’s Research and Innovation division, Jenny progressed to working with start-ups, quickly scaling companies and global players in the food sector before becoming Divisional Manager for HPSU
Testimonials
“Being a HPSU client gives you access to Enterprise Ireland’s best business network who can support you on a global scale through their international offices. You are assigned a mentor and a dedicated Development Advisor which is invaluable to a start-up. One of the key challenges facing any start-up is staffing and Enterprise Ireland provided solid advice and support through the process.”
— Irene Villafañe, COO and Co-Founder of Calt Dynamics
“The High Potential Start-up Founders Forum has been a great source of comfort. While other founders may work in different industries, the challenges are the same and a different perspective can be key to unlocking a solution. The benefits reaped from the Founders Forum will depend entirely on what each group put into it. We have had a very strong group and are still in regular contact two years later.”
— Brian Shields, CEO, Neurent Medical
“The latest announcement of the creation of 100 new jobs at Odyssey VC headquarters is a very positive indication of the significant growth we have achieved. I would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the years on our start-up journey, including Kildare Local Enterprise Office and Enterprise Ireland who have supported us every step of the way.”
— Oisín Curran, CEO and Co-Founder, Odyssey VC
