Financial Supports

Financial Supports

BIM Financial Supports & Mentoring

BIM and other state agencies have designed a range of supports which will be available to aid the seafood industry to prepare for the new trading arrangements as a result of the UK leaving the EU. These are available in a variety of areas.

Brexit Mentoring Programme

BIM’s Brexit Mentoring Programme supports seafood companies importing/exporting products to or through the UK to “Get Brexit Ready”. The programme focuses on supporting seafood companies to identify and action key steps in relation to customs, tariffs and non-EU trade requirements.

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External Agency Supports

A full list of funding supports and information sources on Brexit can be found here. Highlighted below are supports that may be useful for seafood businesses.

Grants

Local Enterprise Office Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Local Enterprise Office Trading Online Voucher Scheme: The expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme is designed to assist small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online, boost sales and reach new markets. Participating in this scheme can make the process of trading online much easier for you. It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 with co-funding of 10% from the business along with training and advice to help your business trade online.

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Loans

SBCI Brexit Impact Loan Scheme

A scheme to fund working capital requirements or to fund innovation, change or adaptation of the business to mitigate the impact of Brexit.

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SBCI Future Growth Loan Scheme

This scheme is available to eligible businesses in Ireland, including those in the primary agriculture (farmers) and seafood sectors, to support strategic long-term investment. Finance provided under the scheme is competitively priced and offered at favourable terms.

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If you are having difficulties accessing any of these Schemes or need assistance in preparing an application contact us at brexitsupport@bim.ie