🇮🇪 Ireland
Local Enterprise Office (Ireland)
voucher
3-Quote Rule Enforced
LEO Digital for Business & AI Voucher (€5k at 50%)
Co-fund digital transformation, e-commerce adoption, process automation, and generative AI integration to boost operational productivity.
Maximum Funding
€2,700 – €5,000 Voucher (50%–80% Grant Funding)
50% Match Rate
Assessor Audit Rule
3 Written Quotes
LEO tender audit compliance
Eligibility Limits
< 10 Staff
< 60 mo trading
Review & Speed
2–3 Weeks Fast-Track Approval
Non-Repayable Grant
Scheme Overview & Underwriting Criteria
LEO Digital for Business (along with Grow Digital and the AI Voucher) provides micro-enterprises with non-dilutive co-funding to introduce digital systems, AI workflow automation, customer self-service portals, and cloud integrations.
Approved vs. Ineligible Expenditure Schedule
Approved Costs (Assessor Will Fund)
- •Implementation of bespoke software, cloud ERP, CRM, and inventory integrations
- •AI workflow automation and customer service AI agent deployment
- •Custom e-commerce web platform enhancements and payment gateway integrations
- •Digital marketing system automation and customer analytics infrastructure
- •Staff training directly linked to operating newly implemented digital tools
Strictly Ineligible (Instant Rejection)
- •Standard annual software subscriptions (e.g. recurring Google Workspace, Slack fees)
- •Off-the-shelf consumer hardware without dedicated industrial integration
- •Costs incurred prior to written voucher approval from the Local Enterprise Office
- •Routine website maintenance or generic blog content creation
Required Documents & Assessor Submission Pack
Trading micro-enterprise with 1 to 10 full-time equivalent employees
3 competitive independent written quotes from qualified digital/software agencies
Completed Digital Health Check / Needs Assessment with LEO consultant
Tax Clearance Access Number (TCAN)
Common Disqualification Red Flags
Using connected vendors or agencies owned by directors or relatives
Commencing agency development before receiving official voucher approval
Trading as a non-commercial entity or non-profit
Assessor Underwriting Warning & Cashflow Timing
Reimbursed upon completion of the implementation and submission of supplier paid invoice and proof of bank payment.
Startup Preflight Evaluator
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Startup Preflight cross-references your concept canvas, headcount, location, and technical work packages against LEO Digital for Business & AI Voucher (€5k at 50%) underwriting criteria before you apply.
Official Agency Resources
Official Program PortalNeed 3 quotes? Module D & E include the built-in 3-Quote Concierge to generate compliant RFPs and attach assessor-ready supplier quotes.