Ireland entrepreneur startup route
1 current source-backed entrepreneur startup pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-14
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) | Good-character applicants with no convictions can qualify to establish an innovative Irish business with €50,000 available funding; the holder must work full-time in that business and cannot take other employment. | 2026-07-14 | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) | The official page states the holder must establish the approved business, work in it full time, and not be employed in another capacity. | Official source |
| Ireland Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) | The permission requires full-time work in the STEP business and prohibits employment in another capacity. | Official source |
Official sources
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