New One-Stop Hub for Irish Business Support: What SMEs Need to Know About the National Enterprise Hub

Many Irish business owners still assume government support is hard to access – too many forms, too many agencies, or only relevant for start-ups. That’s no longer the case.

The new National Enterprise Hub (NEH) has changed how Irish SMEs can access advice, funding, and supports. It brings together over 240 government-backed supports from 30+ departments and agencies into one place — www.neh.gov.ie.

As a business loan brokerage working daily with Irish SMEs, we think this is a great development — and one that complements the fast, flexible finance options we arrange through BusinessLoans.ie.

What is the National Enterprise Hub?

The National Enterprise Hub is a free, government-run service designed to save Irish business owners time and hassle. Instead of navigating multiple websites and departments, the NEH helps you find the right supports for your business based on your industry, size, location, and growth goals.

Supports include:

  • Grants and funding options

  • Mentoring and training

  • Digital transformation advice

  • Sustainability supports

  • Export and trade assistance

  • Access to Local Enterprise Offices and enterprise agencies

Even better — the NEH offers real-time help from business advisors by phone or online chat, Monday to Friday. That human element means you can talk through your needs and be matched with the most relevant support.

Why It Matters to Irish SMEs

For business owners trying to grow, hire, invest or modernise, this is a valuable tool. Many Irish companies miss out on funding because they either don’t know it exists or find the application process too complex.

The NEH helps you:

  • Quickly identify what you’re eligible for

  • Access support tailored to your stage of business

  • Avoid duplication and confusion across agencies

  • Speak directly with an advisor, not just read a webpage

If you're running your business day-to-day without a dedicated finance or admin team, this kind of practical guidance can save you time — and money.

Combine Government Support with Private Business Finance

At BusinessLoans.ie, we help businesses access unsecured loans, asset finance, bridging loans, and revenue-based finance — often within days.

We believe in a combined approach:

  • Government supports might cover part of a project (e.g. training or tech upgrades),

  • While short-term finance can bridge the funding gap or give you room to act now.

For example:

  • Use a digital grant to start a new online sales channel, and fund the rest with working capital finance.

  • Receive export advice and combine it with a business expansion loan to break into new markets.

  • Access a sustainability grant and top it up with equipment finance for new machinery.

Government support can go further when paired with the right business loan at the right time.

Where to Start

  1. Visit the National Enterprise Hub:
    Go to www.neh.gov.ie and explore what’s available.

  2. Speak with an NEH advisor:
    Get free guidance on what’s most relevant for your business goals.

  3. Talk to BusinessLoans.ie:
    If you're planning to invest in growth, but need fast access to capital — we can help you compare your finance options with no obligation.

Business support should be easier. Now it is.
With over 240 supports in one place, and a team of advisors to guide you, the National Enterprise Hub is a valuable resource for any Irish business. And if private finance can help you move faster, we’re ready to support you too.