Enterprise Ireland Build Capability Grant
The Enterprise Ireland Build Capability grant is designed to help ambitious Irish businesses invest in the training and skills that drive competitiveness, from leadership to digital transformation. Whether you’re building an in-house marketing function or upskilling your team to support international growth, LOCOMOTIVE can help you apply for funding and put it to work.

What Is the Build Capability Grant?
Build Capability is a government-funded initiative by Enterprise Ireland to support Irish SMEs and large companies investing in training across four productivity drivers: leadership and management development, digital transformation, innovation, and sustainable, efficient operations. For marketing teams specifically, that funding can go toward:

Who Is Eligible?
Eligible applicants must be Enterprise Ireland client companies, spanning both SMEs and large companies. The grant suits businesses looking to:
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How We Help You Succeed
As one of Ireland's leading B2B international marketing agencies, our expert team has partnered with hundreds of Enterprise Ireland client companies on their Digital Marketing Capability journey. We offer end-to-end support throughout the grant process:
Pre-Application Support
- Initial consultation and eligibility assessment
- Guidance on project scope and funding potential
- Support preparing your grant application
Strategy Development
- Market research and ideal customer persona development
- Customer journey mapping, ABM and content strategy
- SEO, paid advertising and international digital strategy
Internal Capability Training
- Digital skills workshops and coaching for staff
- CRM, inbound marketing, and analytics training
Implementation Support
- Website redevelopment or enhancement
- Export focused lead-generation campaigns
- Performance tracking and campaign optimisation
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