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Pre-Seed Start Fund

Funds early-stage Irish start-ups with global ambition through milestone-based financing and mentoring support.

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The Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) is a convertible-loan-note investment of €50,000 or €100,000 from Enterprise Ireland for early-stage Irish start-ups with capacity and ambition to succeed in global markets. The €100k variant pays in two equal €50k tranches against milestones. Funding can cover salaries, travel, consultancy and other operational costs, but not sales/marketing or direct export aid; le…

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.enterprise-ireland.com