Local Enterprise Office

Limerick LEO was formed in 2014 and replaces the former Limerick County Enterprise Board.

Part of a national network of LEOs, Limerick LEO provides financial supports, management development, mentoring and business skills training for businesses in County Limerick.

We are also a single point of contact through which all information on State supports for small and micro business can be accessed.

Limerick LEO provides a range of services directly to the small and microenterprise sector as well as helping to create a beneficial environment in which the sector can flourish.

• Provide direct financial supports to businesses.
• Advise on a range of alternative funding options available.
• Offer business information, advisory services and enterprise support.
• Deliver high-quality training to meet the needs of your business including; Start Your Own Business, Managing Your Business e.g. Marketing, Sales, Financial Management, Strategy and Business Planning.
• Mentor you and your business with experienced experts.
• Guide you to the services most relevant to support the growth and development of your business.
• Connect you with appropriate State resources for your business includingrelevant agencies such as;
• Department of Social Protection ‘Back to Work Enterprise Allowance’
• Solas ‘Employer Job Incentive Scheme’
• Microfinance Ireland ‘Microenterprise Loan Fund’
•  Revenue ‘Seed Capital Scheme’
• Irish Patents Office ‘Intellectual Property for Business’
• Create progression pathways for high-potential startups and high growth companies to Enterprise Ireland.
• Advise on and provide access to local property solutions for start-ups and business expansions.
• Organise key enterprise events.
• Facilitate effective business networking.
• Promote and develop entrepreneurship education in the local community.