Standard Mentor Assignment
Pays for up to €1,750 toward ten sessions with an experienced business mentor.
Enterprise Ireland covers the cost of up to 10 mentoring sessions, to a total of €1,750, paying the mentor directly rather than reimbursing the company. Mentors sign a strict confidentiality agreement with Enterprise Ireland before being matched to a company.
This support is for new, early-stage or established business owners who want the guidance of an experienced mentor on key operational and strategic issues. Enterprise Ireland matches the applicant with a shortlist of mentors experienced in their sector, issue or target market from a panel of more than 400 people.
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