Grow Digital Voucher: Enhance Productivity with New Digital Tools

Upgrade your business with the Grow Digital Voucher. Secure up to €5,000 in financial support to adopt new digital tools, implement eligible software systems, and train your team. We guide Irish SMEs through the entire application process to boost your digital readiness.

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What Is the Grow Digital Voucher?

The Grow Digital Voucher is a grant of up to €5,000 offered to Irish SMEs. It funds 50% of eligible digital costs. The scheme supports new software subscriptions, cloud-based accounting systems, cybersecurity tools, payroll software, and training. To apply, businesses must have completed a Digital for Business project within the last two years.

This initiative is part of the Digital Transition Fund, under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, and managed by your Local Enterprise Office. The Grow Digital Voucher helps streamline operations, improve productivity, and close the digital gap.

Full Eligibility Criteria

Your business can apply if it:

Has 1–50 employees
Completed a Digital for Business project within the last two years
Operates in a Local Enterprise Office area
Is trading for at least 6 months
Is not a current client of Enterprise Ireland or IDA
Can provide recent financial statements or management accounts
Has a valid Tax Reference Number and Tax Clearance Access Number

The voucher is open to:

Sole traders
Limited companies
Partnerships
Self-employed individuals registered for PAYE
Charities or sporting bodies with trading income (TCA Section 235 or 208)

Applicants must meet SME criteria under EU rules, including linked and partner company rules.

How to Apply via Your Local Enterprise Office

The application process is simple but requires key documents and preparation. Here’s how to apply for the Grow Digital Voucher through your Local Enterprise Office:

Complete a Digital for Business Report

Your report must be dated within the last two years. It should outline your business needs, highlight any digital gaps, and recommend suitable digital tools or systems.

Gather the Required Documentation

Prepare recent financial statements or management accounts. You’ll also need your Tax Reference Number and Tax Clearance Access Number. Confirm your clearance status using Revenue’s online portal.

Access the Grow Digital Portal

Submit your application online via the Local Enterprise Office’s Grow Digital Portal. List the new software systems, subscription costs, training, and configuration services you plan to adopt.

Review and Assessment

Your local office will review the application against the Grow Digital grant criteria. You may be asked to clarify how the project aligns with your business goals or digital progression plan.

Pay First, Then Claim

The voucher operates as a reimbursement scheme. You must pay the full cost upfront. Once the project is complete, you can claim 50% back, ranging from €500 to a maximum of €5,000.

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What Digital Tools and Services Does the Voucher Cover?

The Grow Digital Voucher covers software and services that are new to your business. Eligible costs include:

Off-the-shelf eCommerce, payroll, or analytics software
Cloud-based accounting systems
company cyber security software or customer relationship management tools
Expert IT configuration and training (up to 50% of the total cost)

Your grant cannot be used for the expansion of existing software licenses, bespoke software or web development. Annual subscription costs and software systems must be licensed for a minimum of one year. Training and configuration amount combined must not exceed half of the total project cost.

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Get Financial Support to Embrace Digital Technology

Use this grant to adopt proven tools and eligible business software that drive long-term operational growth.

Adopt New Digital Tools

Use the Grow Digital Voucher to adopt industry-specific cloud-based software, such as CRM, order management, or job tracking tools, including field service management software. These support regulatory compliance, streamline operations, and enhance productivity.

Support From Experts

The voucher covers expert-led configuration and staff training. Your business must show that your business management or team requires training to engage with the new systems. This ensures your grant supports meaningful transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a government grant worth up to €5,000 for Irish SMEs. To qualify, a business must have 1–50 employees, be trading for at least six months, and have completed a Digital for Business project in the last two years. Tax clearance and financial documents are also required.

You can claim up to 50% of costs for new software systems, including software subscription fees, training, and IT configuration. Costs must relate to off-the-shelf solutions and be new to your business. Custom-built or already licensed software is not eligible for funding under the Grow Digital Voucher.

Yes. Payroll software and customer relationship management tools are eligible, provided they are new to your business. These systems must be cloud-based, licensed for at least one year, and fall within the categories outlined in the Grow Digital scheme’s eligible software examples.

Yes, but only for a second project. The maximum cumulative grant from two Grow Digital Voucher projects is €5,000. The second application must show meaningful digital progress, supported by your Digital for Business report and details of improvements from your first funded project.

No. The process is straightforward and takes around 15 minutes. Submit your Digital for Business report, tax clearance details, and financial documentation through the Grow Digital Portal. Your Local Enterprise Office will assess the application and contact you if any clarification is needed.

Yes. Our team offers full assistance with the Grow Digital application process. We help you select eligible software examples, draft your business project report, and prepare all documents required to meet the Local Enterprise Office’s criteria and maximise your funding potential.