InterTradeIreland Acumen
InterTradeIrelandNorthern Irelandup to £17k
Who can apply
Businesses in Northern Ireland or Ireland committed to developing new cross-border trade; enquiry-based intake.
What it funds
Funds up to £17,250 toward hiring a full- or part-time sales resource to develop cross-border (NI–Ireland) sales, with recruitment help and sales training included.
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