LEO Feasibility Study Grant
Up to €15,000 non-dilutive 50% matched grant funding to assess the commercial and technical viability of an innovative product or service with export potential.
Scheme Overview & Underwriting Criteria
The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Feasibility Study Grant provides up to €15,000 (covering 50% of eligible costs, or 60% in the Border, Midland and Western region) to help early-stage Irish founders research market demand, build technical prototypes, and validate intellectual property before commercial launch.
Approved vs. Ineligible Expenditure Schedule
- •Founder market research & salary stipend up to €400/week (max €4,000 total)
- •Third-party prototype engineering & MVP build consultancy
- •Formal patent and IP freedom-to-operate searches
- •Specialist market surveys, focus groups & feasibility studies
- •Travel expenses related to international trade visits
- •General operating overheads or day-to-day utilities
- •Laptops, smartphones, office monitors, and general office furniture
- •Motor vehicles, vans, or standard personal transport
- •Costs incurred before formal Letter of Offer approval
- •Value Added Tax (VAT) if registered for VAT
Required Documents & Assessor Submission Pack
Common Disqualification Red Flags
Assessor Underwriting Warning & Cashflow Timing
Paid strictly on reimbursement of vouched receipts after formal approval. Do not spend money before receiving your official Letter of Offer.
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Startup Preflight cross-references your concept canvas, headcount, location, and technical work packages against LEO Feasibility Study Grant underwriting criteria before you apply.