New Markets Validation Grant (formerly Market Discovery Fund)
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50% of eligible expenditure up to a maximum grant of €150,000; projects up to 12 months. Covers salaries, overheads, overseas travel, consultancy, accelerators, trade fairs, reports and research office rental. Sales and marketing not eligible.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
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
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
For Enterprise Ireland clients pursuing new geographic markets or new market segments.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/supports/new-market-validation-grant
"50% of eligible expenditure up to a maximum grant of €150,000."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com
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