Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers
New Frontiers is Ireland's national entrepreneur development programme, funded by Enterprise Ireland and delivered by incubation centres at technological universities and universities around the country. Phase 1 is a part-time course of several weeks to test an idea. Phase 2 is a six-month full-time programme with a stipend of up to €15,000, free incubator space, training and mentoring. It is for founders of technology or knowledge-intensive ventures based in Ireland who aim to trade internationally.
At a glance
Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers key facts
- Investment
- $17K
- Equity
- No equity
- Deal terms
- No equity taken. Phase 2 participants get up to €15,000 (about $17.4K) from Enterprise Ireland, tax-free per Local Enterprise Office and IADT pages (TUS says any income tax is the participant's responsibility) and subject to performance. Enterprise Ireland values the full support package at over €40,000.
- Duration
- Phase 1: 5 to 8 weeks part-time; Phase 2: 6 months full-time
- Format
- In-person
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Cohort locations
- Dublin, Ireland; Cork, Ireland; Limerick, Ireland; Galway, Ireland; Athlone, Ireland; Maynooth, Ireland; Waterford, Ireland; Carlow, Ireland
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- general
- Application cycle
- Run by each delivery centre, typically once or twice a year
Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Deadlines vary by centre. TUS Midlands/Maynooth: Phase 2 applications closed August 31, 2026, for an October 2026 to March 2027 cohort. TUS Limerick closed August 4, 2026. UCD's earlier 2026 Phase 2 call closed January 20, 2026. No 2027 deadline is published centrally; check each centre.
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Notable alumni
- MicroInspect
- Jump Gate Dynamics
- Scopey
- Old Oak Games
- Agri Data Analytics
FAQ
Applying to Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers
- How much does Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers invest?
- Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers's standard deal: No equity taken. Phase 2 participants get up to €15,000 (about $17.4K) from Enterprise Ireland, tax-free per Local Enterprise Office and IADT pages (TUS says any income tax is the participant's responsibility) and subject to performance. Enterprise Ireland values the full support package at over €40,000.
- How much equity does Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers take?
- Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers takes no equity.
- When is the Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers application deadline?
- Application cycle: Run by each delivery centre, typically once or twice a year. Deadlines vary by centre. TUS Midlands/Maynooth: Phase 2 applications closed August 31, 2026, for an October 2026 to March 2027 cohort. TUS Limerick closed August 4, 2026. UCD's earlier 2026 Phase 2 call closed January 20, 2026. No 2027 deadline is published centrally; check each centre.
- Where is Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers based?
- Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. The program runs in person. Cohorts run in Dublin, Ireland, Cork, Ireland, Limerick, Ireland, Galway, Ireland, Athlone, Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland, Waterford, Ireland, Carlow, Ireland.
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