COVID-19 Online Retail Scheme from Enterprise Ireland
The fund is an excellent support for Irish retailers during these uncertain times and offers up to 80% funding of eligible costs with a maximum grant of €40,000 on offer. The current call is now closed for applications. Get in touch with us for other ways we can help and advise you on available funds.
Want to win more business online? Start your digital strategy with IMS today.
As an Enterprise Ireland partner we are delighted to be a key provider in the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme, among others.
We’ve been helping our Clients re-think strategy across all levels; from how the operate, what they sell and where they sell it.
With this EI fund, IMS can help Irish businesses like yours do that too.
Enhance your digital capability and develop a more competitive online offer with the support of IMS Marketing.
Need Help With Your Application? IMS Can Help.
The current call is now closed for applications.
Contact a member of our team if you would like to start a conversation about applying for the next call.
Evaluate if your business is eligible to apply for the fund:
Irish owned business
10 or more full time employees on 29th February 2020
Have an existing online presence i.e. website or social media pages
Operate predominately from a retail outlet where majority of revenue is derived
Can illustrate future ambition to export
Full eligibility criteria here
Costs
Businesses will be awarded funding to support a maximum of 80% of the project costs
The minimum grant amount payable is €10,000
Maximum grant payable is €40,000
Proposed expenditure must be a minimum of €12,500 of which €10,000 is reimbursed under the scheme. A net cost of €2,500 to successful applicants
To avail of the maximum grant fund (€40,000), companies will be required to invest €8,000 in the project
The workplan and all associated payments must be completed and grant claim submitted to Enterprise Ireland by 5th November 2021 as all Emergency Covid-19 financial assistance must be processed and paid in 2021. This necessitates a three to four month workplan turnaround time for this call.
What can you expect from working with IMS on this programme?
Strategy Development
A full analysis of your existing online presence including digital audit, SEO audit, competitor analysis, conversion rate analysis, Google Analytics reporting review, rankings review and much more
A formal digital strategy and a roadmap for implementation including resources and strategic considerations
Full development of a compelling value proposition so you stand out from the competition online
Ensuring that the company’s online presence is optimised to fulfil its overall potential and supports your overall business strategy and commercial goals
Consideration of multichannel offering (including marketplaces, social media, video, 3rd parties/resellers)
Implementation
Optimising your online presence to ensure domestic and international visibility. This may include web enhancements and localisation, associated business process enhancements, search engine optimisation and much more
Formalising your website strategy, increasing your website visibility, generating traffic, lead generation and increasing awareness
Development of a detailed content strategy and social media strategy
Training in all digital activities such as SEO, social media, paid search training, Google Analytics training, pay per click and display advertising training and much more
Contact
Karagh Kelly Commercial Director
Kevin Moran Managing Director
Contact Us
Contact IMS for more information or to discuss your requirements.
Enterprise Ireland has recently launched the COVID-19 Online Retail Scheme. The fund is an excellent support for Irish retailers during these uncertain times and offers up to 80% funding of eligible costs with a maximum grant of €40,000 on offer.
Call Open Date: Wednesday 29th April 2020 Call Close Date: Wednesday 27th May 2020 at 3pm
Enterprise Ireland are urging businesses to get applications in early!
IMS Can Help You
Here at IMS, we have been a long-time partner to state agencies such as Enterprise Ireland and are delighted to be a key provider on the new Covid-19 online retail scheme. We want to help you win more business online and that starts with the right digital strategy.
For many of our clients, Covid has forced them to rethink their strategic direction on multiple levels, from how they operate, what they sell and where they sell. This new fund aims to help Irish businesses do just that. And we can help.
Closing date for applications is 27th May 2020. It is expected a large amount of applications will be submitted. Enterprise Ireland are urging businesses to get applications in early. IMS can assist you in the application process.
What Next?
Evaluate if your business is eligible to apply for the fund:
Irish owned business
10 or more full time employees on 29th February 2020
Have an existing online presence i.e. website or social media pages
Operate predominately from a retail outlet where majority of revenue is derived
Can illustrate future ambition to export
Full eligibility criteria here
Costs
Businesses will be awarded funding to support a maximum of 80% of the project costs
The minimum grant amount payable is €10,000
Maximum grant payable is €40,000
Proposed expenditure must be a minimum of €12,500 of which €10,000 is reimbursed under the scheme. A net cost of €2,500 to successful applicants
To avail of the maximum grant fund (€40,000), companies will be required to invest €8,000 in the project
Funding Examples
What can you expect from working with IMS on this programme?
Contact IMS for more information or to discuss your requirements.
Karagh Kelly
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 087 991722
