Innovative HPSU Fund
Status not published
Rolling, through an assigned Enterprise Ireland HPSU development adviser.
The iHPSU page states 'Up to €1.2 million' in its at-a-glance panel; the page meta description and Enterprise Ireland's startup page say up to €800,000 (co-funded equity). Delivered as equity co-investment alongside private investors.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
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Deadline: Open all year — Rolling, through an assigned Enterprise Ireland HPSU development adviser.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- Sectors: deeptech, health, ai, climate, fintech, any
- Stage: seed and Series A
- Locally registered entity required
High Potential Start-Ups: innovative, protectable IP, manufacturing or internationally traded services, capable of 10 jobs and €1m sales within three years, experienced management resident in Ireland, headquartered and controlled in Ireland, under five years old. Co-funding model: EI does not lead rounds; you must raise external investment first.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/innovative-hpsu-fund
"Less than five years old from the date of your company's registration. ... iHPSU fund operates on a co-funding model. We do not lead on investment rounds"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com
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