#Introduction {#introduction}

This booklet outlines how a business can apply and gain funding using different funding mechanisms. Options available with IMaR Technology Gateway IT Tralee partnered with Enterprise Ireland, your Local Enterprise Office options, Údarás na Gaeltachta and finally, a specific European funding mechanism for SME’s called Horizon 2020: The SME Instrument is outlined.

Further information for SME support can be found by linking to

www.supportingsmes.ie

This is an online guide is available to increase awareness of the available Government supports for start-ups and small businesses.

Have a Start-up Idea?

If you have a start-up idea that you would like to investigate, the following four options are available for funding:

• IMaR Technology Gateway @ IT Tralee
• New Frontiers Development Programme: Enterprise Ireland
• Local Enterprise Office (LEO)
• Údarás na Gaeltachta

Services provided by each option are outlined below.

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