Government funding
Your AI assessment might be free.
Two government schemes cover AI assessment and implementation costs for Irish SMEs. Most business owners don't know these exist. Here's what you're entitled to.
Enterprise Ireland
Up to 80%
of your assessment covered
Local Enterprise Office
Up to €5,000
for digital implementation
AI Discovery Voucher
Enterprise Ireland's AI Discovery Voucher is designed to help Irish businesses explore the feasibility and application of AI in their operations. It covers the cost of a structured AI assessment with an approved provider.
80%
covered by the voucher
€10k
maximum voucher value
- Available to eligible Irish companies
- Covers AI feasibility study and assessment
- Applications accepted throughout the year
- Can be used with approved AI assessment providers
Ask Alice assessments are structured as AI feasibility studies — making them eligible under this scheme. Contact us to discuss how to apply your voucher.
How to apply
Check eligibility
Your business must be an Enterprise Ireland client or eligible to become one. Most Irish SMEs with growth ambition qualify.
Contact Enterprise Ireland
Speak to your local Enterprise Ireland Development Adviser. Tell them you're applying for an AI Discovery Voucher.
Complete the application
Short application describing your business and what you hope to explore with AI. Enterprise Ireland will process it.
Book your assessment
Once approved, contact Ask Alice to arrange your assessment. We'll confirm compatibility with the voucher terms.
Grow Digital Voucher
Your Local Enterprise Office offers Grow Digital Vouchers to help small businesses adopt digital tools and technologies, including AI. Available through all 31 LEOs across Ireland.
€5,000
maximum voucher value
31
LEOs across Ireland
- Available to businesses with fewer than 10 employees
- Covers AI tool implementation and setup
- No requirement to be an Enterprise Ireland client
- Applied for through your local LEO office
Find your local LEO
There are 31 Local Enterprise Offices across Ireland. Each one handles Grow Digital Voucher applications for their county. Contact yours directly to enquire about availability and the application process.