Local Enterprise Office Meath

Ready to take your business idea to the next level in 2026? 🚀

Applications are now open for Phase 2 of Enterprise Ireland’s New Frontiers Programme, delivered by Dundalk Institute of Technology and Dublin City University.

Designed for ambitious early-stage entrepreneurs, New Frontiers provides the support, skills and network needed to transform innovative ideas into high-growth businesses.

What’s included?
✔️ A 6-month full-time development programme
✔️ A €15,000 tax-free stipend
✔️ Personal mentoring from experienced business leaders
✔️ Practical workshops led by founders and industry specialists

Important Dates:
📅 Applications close: 19 July 2026 at midnight
📅 Programme starts: September 2026

Places are limited, so if you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to back yourself and your idea, this is it.

Apply now: https://dkit.submit.com/show/1
For enquiries: [email protected]

Your start-up journey starts with a single step. Will you take it?

🚀 Ready to work smarter, not harder?

Join our Smarter Business with AI – Management Development Programme and discover how Artificial Intelligence can help you save time, boost productivity, improve decision-making and grow your business.

📅 Dates: 15, 22, 29 September & 6, 13 October 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
💻 Venue: Online

Designed for small business owners and managers, this practical 5-session programme combines live demonstrations, hands-on activities, real-world business applications and between-session tasks that you can immediately apply to your business.

✨ What you’ll learn:
✅ AI fundamentals for SMEs
✅ Market research & competitor analysis
✅ AI-powered content creation & communications
✅ Sales, marketing & business planning
✅ Workflow automation & productivity tools
✅ Ethical and responsible AI use
✅ Build your own 6-month AI Action Plan

Spaces are limited, secure your place today: https://www.localenterprise.ie/meath/training-events/online-bookings/smarter-business-with-ai-management-development-programme-.html

🌱 Calling all Meath businesses!

Looking to reduce energy costs, lower emissions and future-proof your business?

Join us at the Decarbonising Zones Local Enterprise Office Clinic and discover the practical supports available to help your business become more sustainable and energy efficient.

📅 Tuesday, 21 July 2026
📍 Thrive Centre of Business Excellence, Meath County Council, Navan

Book a one-to-one session with an adviser and learn how Local Enterprise Office supports can help your business take the next step on its sustainability journey.

📢 Multiple appointment slots available – secure yours today: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Meath/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

Don't just read about AI, put it to work for your small business!

We’re thrilled to offer our community no-cost access to the Google AI Professional Certificate. Instead of theory, your team will get rigorous hands-on learning with graded assessments and 20+ skill-building activities.

Your team will learn to:
1⃣ Master vibe coding and build your own custom app.
2⃣ Use AI to brainstorm concepts, build detailed timelines and organize a clear plan for any goal.
3⃣ Use AI as your creative partner to generate high-quality images, video and presentations.
4⃣ Tackle the most tedious tasks, all without writing a single line of code.
And much more.

Bring practical AI skills to your business today. Sign your team up here: https://c4b-integration.com/gwgie