Grow Digital Voucher Checklist: Can You Apply? (Ireland 2026)

Quick answer: A plain checklist for the LEO Grow Digital Voucher: who can apply, what it pays for, what it will not fund, and the eligible setups Digital Bridge can deliver for Irish small businesses.

Answer Summary

The LEO Grow Digital Voucher co-funds 50% of new off-the-shelf software for Irish small businesses, from €500 up to €5,000. You need 1 to 50 paid employees, at least six months trading and a completed Digital for Business project with your Local Enterprise Office. Custom-built websites are not funded. Digital Bridge, based in Gorey, Co. Wexford, sets up and trains you on eligible software.

Grant criteria check: does your business qualify?

Tick every line before you apply. If one is missing, the voucher is not open to you yet. Your Local Enterprise Office has the final say. Some offices have paused approvals for budget reasons, so confirm with your own LEO before you commit.

  • Your business has between 1 and 50 paid employees
  • You have been trading for at least six months
  • You are not a client of Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland
  • You completed a Digital for Business project with your Local Enterprise Office in the last two years
  • The software is new to your business (you have not used it before)
  • You have not spent any money on it yet. Costs before you apply are not funded
  • Training and setup together are no more than half of the total project cost

How much does the voucher pay?

  • 50% of eligible costs
  • Minimum grant of €500
  • Maximum of €5,000 per application
  • Up to two projects, with €5,000 in total

What can the voucher pay for?

  • New off-the-shelf software and its first 12 months of subscription
  • E-commerce platforms, such as Shopify or Wix
  • Online booking and payment systems
  • CRM, stock control and cloud accounting tools
  • Cybersecurity, AI and analytics platforms
  • Training your team and setting the software up

What will the voucher not pay for?

  • Custom or bespoke websites and software, including any site Digital Bridge designs and builds
  • Regulatory compliance systems
  • Anything you paid for before you applied

What does Digital Bridge offer that fits the voucher?

In our experience the strongest applications name one clear tool, one business problem and an itemised quote. These are the eligible setups we deliver: We give you an itemised quote that keeps eligible software and setup separate from anything custom, so your LEO application is clear.

  • Shopify store setup(/shopify-ireland): products, payments, delivery settings and training
  • Wix website and Wix Bookings(/compare/digital-bridge-vs-wix): set up on your plan, with training
  • Online booking and payments(/services/custom-business-tools): booking software, card payments and reminders
  • CRM, email and accounting tools: connected together so your data flows between them
  • Team training(/services/training-workshops): so your staff can run the new system with confidence

Is there funding for custom websites or AI projects?

Not through this voucher. Larger projects may suit other schemes. See every funding route and the services each one fits on our Irish business grants page, or read the Grow Digital Voucher details.

What happens next?

1. Run the checklist above. 2. Call Digital Bridge on 085 224 1848 or ask the Digital Bridge Agent which tool fits. 3. We send an itemised quote for your LEO application. 4. Once approved, we set up the software and train your team.

Who can apply for the Grow Digital Voucher?

Small businesses with 1 to 50 paid employees, trading at least six months, not Enterprise Ireland or IDA clients, that completed a Digital for Business project with their LEO in the last two years.

How much is the Grow Digital Voucher worth?

It covers 50% of eligible costs, from €500 up to €5,000 per application, with a maximum of €5,000 in total across two projects.

Can the voucher pay for a custom website?

No. Custom or bespoke websites and software are not eligible. Off-the-shelf platforms like Shopify or Wix, plus their setup and training, can be.

Does Digital Bridge apply for the grant for me?

No. Your Local Enterprise Office decides. We supply an itemised quote and scope for your application, then set up and train you once approved.

About the author

Joey Bray — Founder, Digital Bridge. Joey Bray runs Digital Bridge from Gorey Business Park, Co. Wexford. He prepares itemised scopes that small businesses use with their Local Enterprise Office applications. Sets up booking, e-commerce and business software for Irish small businesses

What happens next

You get a reply from Joey Bray the same working day. You get a fixed written quote within 48 hours — one price, one delivery date. Work starts only when you have signed the scope, with 50% up front and 50% at launch. Scope and price are agreed in writing before work starts. All prices are (no VAT added) starting points.

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