Background

Cork City Enterprise Board was established in 1993 by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Mr. Ruari Quinn, T.D. Thirty five enterprise boards nationwide were set up as part of a government initiative to encourage entrepreneurship at local level. The Board is a limited company by guarantee and comprises three staff members and a Board of Directors. Funding for the Board is provided by the Irish Government and European Union structural funds.

Our Role

Cork City has a strong and successful small business sector. At Cork City Enterprise Board our goal is to ensure the continued growth and success of micro enterprises in the region.

Our responsibilities include:

• Fostering a local enterprise culture
• Maximising the employment potential of small businesses in the region
• Providing a range of business support packages to small-scale enterprises including business information & advice, mentoring, training and networking & promotional opportunities. 
• Providing direct financial assistance to qualifying businesses in the form of capital & refundable grants, employment grants, feasibility study grants, and equity grants. 
• Developing an enterprise culture in Cork schools through the Cork Schools Enterprise Programme. 

Here To Help

Cork City Enterprise Board is the first port of call for anyone wishing to start or expand a business in the city. We work closely with companies at every stage of development, from the initial idea stage right through to growth and expansion.

To date we have helped create over 1,000 jobs in Cork City. If you are thinking of setting up a new business or expanding your business, contact us today to see how we can help.