Feasibility/Innovation Grant

Feasibility/Innovation Grants are designed to assist the promoter with researching market demand for a product or service and examining its sustainability.  It includes assistance with innovation including specific consultancy requirements, hiring of expertise from third level colleges, private specialists, design, patent costs and prototype development.

The maximum Feasibility/Innovation Grant payable for the South and East Region must not exceed 50% of the investment or €20,000 whichever is the lesser. 

Expenditure may be considered under the following headings:

• Innovation Costs - Costs under this category may include prototype development, innovative design, research costs, patent costs and third level college consultancy.
• Consultancy Costs - These include design fees, architect, accountant and legal fees.
• Miscellaneous Costs - This may include subsistence & overnight costs, air travel etc. (Note: Please clarify with Fingal CEB prior to submitting application)  The overall maximum drawdown in this category should not exceed 20% of the overall grant level. Note:

Payments to state bodies including local authorities are excluded.

VAT excluded.

Own Labour Research excluded.