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Innovative HPSU Fund (Equity)

Innovative HPSU Fund (Equity)

Funds Ireland innovation teams building equity and growth support for startups from proof to commercialization.

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Enterprise Ireland (EI) is Ireland's national agency for developing Irish enterprise and is the primary state body supporting Irish companies with the ambition and potential to grow in international markets. The Innovative High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Equity Fund is one of Enterprise Ireland's flagship equity instruments, targeting newly formed Irish companies that can demonstrate a credible pat…

Equity investment for Irish High Potential Start-Up companies with the potential to employ ten or more people and achieve sales exceeding one million euros within three years of starting to trade.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com