How to avail of the €2,500 Trading Online Voucher / Website Grant

What is a Trading Online Voucher?

TRADING ONLINE VOUCHERThe Trading Online Voucher is a great opportunity for businesses to establish or enhance their online trading capability and so reach and service a market they might otherwise not be able to access. The scheme is operated by your Local Enterprise Office.

Qualifying businesses may apply for funding up to the value of €2,500 or 90% of eligible expenditure (ex VAT), whichever is the lesser. The business funds the remaining 10% themselves.

Who is eligible to apply?

The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile:

  • Limited or no e-commerce presence
  • 10 or less employees
  • Turnover less than €2m
  • Business must provide clear proof of trading for a minimum of 6 months to their Local Enterprise Office
  • Previous voucher recipients may apply for a second voucher
  • Applications must be received between April 7th 2020 and September 30th 2020

What can the grant be used for?

  • IT consultation
  • Development or upgrade of an e-commerce website
  • Implementing Online payments or booking systems
  • Development and/or implementation of a digital marketing strategy;
  • Training/skills development specifically to establish and manage online trading activity.

See more information and further terms and conditions here.

How do I apply?

  • You must first apply and participate in the next TOV online webinar (approx 1 hour). You can find your local LEO office here.
  • You will then be provided with a link to the online application system.

Once you have your content and TOV approval we can get started on your new online trading project.

Please get in touch with us if you have any questions. We are happy to help.