8 new grant programs are open
Who it is for: small and medium-sized companies and start-ups in Luxembourg, Malta and Ireland, and companies from any country that take part in the UN Global Compact or are ready to join it.
Amounts: from €10,000 to €1 million; no amount stated for two programs.
Financial aid for young innovative enterprises
- Country
- Luxembourg
- Organizer
- Ministry of the Economy
- Amount
- Up to €1,000,000 per company; co-financing of up to 70% of the estimated financing need, for no more than 3 years
- Application period
- The page gives no fixed dates; the application is filed before work starts and no later than 4 months before the end of the five-year eligibility period
- Who can apply
- A small business established in Luxembourg: unlisted, registered less than 5 years ago, not formed by a takeover or merger, has not yet distributed profits, turnover of at least EUR 40,000 in the last financial year or 12 months, has private co-financing and an innovation certificate from Luxinnovation (R&D at least 15% of operating expenses in at least one of the 3 previous years)
- How the grant can be used
- The funds cover project costs during the project; payment follows completion, and up to 70% can be paid in two instalments during the project
- How to apply
- Online through MyGuichet.lu, signing in with LuxTrust or eID and a business eSpace; a business plan, a financing plan and the Luxinnovation certificate are attached
Official program pageguichet.public.lu
Business Development – Support for Business Development and Transformation
- Country
- Malta
- Organizer
- Malta Enterprise
- Amount
- Up to €300,000 per company; up to 75% of eligible costs, the maximum per single undertaking over 3 years; support is given as cash grants and tax credits
- Application period
- Until 30 September 2030
- Who can apply
- An undertaking that is eligible for de minimis aid and has no arrears in income tax, VAT or social security; companies earning revenue from gambling, sale of real estate, wholesale or retail and financial services are excluded
- How the grant can be used
- Start-up, expansion, a new innovative business or digital transformation: wages, rent of industrial and non-residential premises, shared facilities, advisory services, tangible and intangible assets, digital technologies, construction for industrial sites, hotels and workshops, relocation of employees
- How to apply
- Through the Malta Enterprise client portal; first-time users need to register
Official program pagemaltaenterprise.com
Business Start
- Country
- Malta
- Organizer
- Malta Enterprise
- Amount
- Up to €10,000
- Application period
- Until 30 October 2026 — applications closed
- Who can apply
- A small start-up with an economically feasible business concept in manufacturing, software development, industrial services similar to manufacturing, health, biotech, pharma, life sciences or other innovative activities
- How the grant can be used
- Early seed funding to develop the business proposal before seeking further funding or outside equity investors
- How to apply
- Through the Malta Enterprise client portal; first-time users need to register
Official program pagemaltaenterprise.com
Innovate - Innovation Aid for SMEs
- Country
- Malta
- Organizer
- Malta Enterprise
- Amount
- Up to €250,000; the grant covers up to 50% of costs
- Application period
- Until 30 October 2026 — applications closed
- Who can apply
- A small or medium-sized enterprise with scope for growth, with no arrears in income tax, VAT or social security, and not an undertaking in difficulty
- How the grant can be used
- Wages of highly qualified staff seconded from a research or knowledge organisation, innovation advisory services and innovation support services
- How to apply
- The page says the application form will be available in the coming weeks and the guidelines are published for information only
Official program pagemaltaenterprise.com
Start-up Finance
- Country
- Malta
- Organizer
- Malta Enterprise
- Amount
- A repayable advance; the amount and repayment terms are not stated on the program page
- Application period
- Until 30 October 2026 — applications closed
- Who can apply
- A small start-up undertaking in manufacturing, software development, industrial services similar to manufacturing, health, biotech, pharma, life sciences or other innovative activities
- How the grant can be used
- Payroll, purchase of assets, materials, specialised and technical services, costs of setting up an operation in Malta
- How to apply
- Forms are downloaded and submitted through the Malta Enterprise client portal; first-time users need to register
Official program pagemaltaenterprise.com
Feasibility Study Grant
- Country
- Ireland
- Organizer
- Local Enterprise Office
- Amount
- Up to €15,000; in the S&E Region up to 50% of the investment, in the BMW Region up to 60%, but no more than €15,000
- Application period
- Application dates are not stated on the program page
- Who can apply
- A business or individual exploring the feasibility of a manufacturing or internationally traded services business; no more than 10 employees; commercial activity; the enterprise is established, registered and operating in the area of its Local Enterprise Office
- How the grant can be used
- Market research, consultancy, technical development, a prototype, salary or own labour for research, and other costs
- How to apply
- Through your Local Enterprise Office
Official program pagelocalenterprise.ie
Market Explorer Grant
- Country
- Ireland
- Organizer
- Local Enterprise Office
- Amount
- Up to €10,000; no more than €10,000 or 50% of eligible costs
- Application period
- Application dates are not stated on the program page; the application is filed before any project spending or activity begins
- Who can apply
- A small enterprise with 1 to 50 paid employees in manufacturing or eligible internationally traded services, solvent, with current tax clearance from Revenue, trading for at least 12 months and intending to internationalise
- How the grant can be used
- Market research, in-market consultancy, attending and exhibiting at trade fairs, overseas travel; direct sales and marketing are not covered
- How to apply
- The page recommends discussing the proposal with your Local Enterprise Office before applying
Official program pagelocalenterprise.ie
Business & Human Rights Accelerator
Open to applicants from Israel
- Country
- Any country: Africa, Asia, Latin America and Global tracks
- Organizer
- UN Global Compact
- Amount
- No funding is stated on the program page; participants receive training and a certificate
- Application period
- From 8 September 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Who can apply
- A company that is a UN Global Compact participant or willing to join, engaged with a Global Compact Country Network or willing to join one; it commits to an action plan and appoints two working-level staff and one executive; companies from countries without a national program apply to the Global track
- How the grant can be used
- A three-month program from February 2027: an action plan, prioritised human rights risks, a due diligence approach, a peer network and a certificate of completion; run by the UN Global Compact Academy with Shift
- How to apply
- An online form through the APPLY NOW button on the program page; exact start dates are confirmed with the Global Compact Country Network
Official program pageunglobalcompact.org
Program terms are taken from the official pages on the date of the check. The decision on the grant is made by the program organizer.
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