Helping you access the support you need

Everything you need to succeed, all in one place

The National Enterprise Hub is a single source of information for Irish businesses of all sizes. A Hub where you can easily find and learn about the range of government support programs available to Irish businesses. 

We connect you with the most relevant government supports to help your business flourish addressing key challenges for businesses in the areas of:

Keeping your business running

Expanding your business

Securing your future

Arts, Craft and Design

Supporting the arts, craft, and design sectors to innovate and grow internationally

Food and Drink

Supporting the sustainable development of innovative and globally renowned food producers

Hospitality and Tourism

Supporting digitalisation, sustainable growth and networking in the hospitality and tourism sector

Retail

Supporting retailers to become more competitive and resilient and to export internationally

Gain invaluable business insights

Enterprise Ireland hosts a wide range or business-focused events, carefully curated to address the most critical themes for Irish businesses. Our events equip you with the insights and expertise you need to overcome challenges and explore new opportunities. You can expect distinguished speakers and experts from diverse sectors in Ireland, ensuring a rich and insightful experience.

Browse our upcoming events below.

Featured event

Rostering with Artificial Intelligence

Efficient rostering is a key operational challenge across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and public services. This one-day course introduces how Artificial Intelligence (AI)—specifically Constraint Programming techniques—can be applied to design, optimise, and automate complex rostering and scheduling problems.

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Date

13th August 2026

Location

Western Gateway Building, University College Cork

Cost

€4,000 *(100% discounted through de minimus funding for SMEs and public sector organisations)

Featured event

Energy Cost Optimisation

With rising energy prices, tightening sustainability targets, and increasing competition, optimising energy use is essential. This one-day course will explore Ireland’s energy landscape and demonstrate proven AI techniques for optimising energy use. Attendees will gain valuable insights through case studies and interactive discussions while networking with industry leaders and key decision-makers in the energy sector.

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Date

20th August 2026

Location

Western Gateway Building, University College Cork

Cost

€4,000 *(100% discounted through de minimus funding for SMEs and public sector organisations)

Featured event

Innovation Arena 2026

Enterprise Ireland, in partnership with the National Ploughing Association (NPA), has opened entries for the 2026 Innovation Arena Awards, taking place at the National Ploughing Championships (NPC) in Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly from 15–17 September.

The Innovation Arena is a major annual showcase for Ireland’s agritech sector, attracting over 240,000 visitors and providing a platform for Irish innovators to reach domestic and international audiences.

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Date

15th - 17th September 2026

Contact

Eimear Kenny

Location

Tullamore, Co Offaly