Business Supports

If you’re an international business considering relocation or expansion into Ireland, Wexford should be at the top of your list. With its strategic location, competitive operating costs, skilled workforce, strong connectivity and exceptional quality of life, Wexford offers the perfect environment to launch, grow and scale your operations successfully.

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is an Irish semi-state body that is tasked with attracting high-performing businesses to our shores. The IDA is Ireland’s foreign direct investment (FDI) agency and has partnered with over 1,200 clients since inception in 1949, facilitating numerous companies to establish their businesses across Ireland.

Ireland has a resilient and flexible infrastructure system suited to employ a high level of skilled graduates from some of Europe’s top universities. You’ll find that Ireland is a welcoming place, dedicated to diversity and inclusion, with over 200 different nationalities being represented in workplaces across the island.

If you are an existing Irish-based business, interested in relocating or expanding into Wexford, the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) offers a wide range of financial and advisory assistance to help you start or grow your existing operation.

We will also assist you in making your move to Wexford as simple as possible by directing you to a wide range of support agencies and introducing you to the appropriate contact person:

• IDA Ireland – Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency.
• Enterprise Ireland – The government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets.
• Wexford County Council – a local government that provides the key infrastructure requirements to support a strong and vibrant business sector.
• Ireland South East Development Office (ISEDO) – a collaborative regional initiative backed by local authorities in Wexford. Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford, 
• South East Technological University – is the first technological university in south east Ireland. 
• Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Wexford – The LEO provides a range of supports to SMEs including financial assistance and business mentoring.
• Wexford Enterprise Centre – social enterprise division of Innovation Wexford. The centre is nationally recognised for its entrepreneurial and proactive approach to business development, support and training.
• Propelor BIC – enterprise support centre Based in Waterford but provides support to businesses in Wexford).
• Enniscorthy Enterprise and Technology Centre – offering affordable office rental space, high-speed broadband, reception services and invaluable mentoring.
• Chambers of Commerce – Covers the whole county of Wexford