The Grow Digital Voucher can pay half
Small businesses in Ireland can get 50% of the cost of new off-the-shelf software and its setup back through the Grow Digital Voucher, up to €5,000. FixOpsFast qualifies as that kind of software, and we help you apply.
Who can apply
- Businesses with 1 to 50 paid employees that have been trading for at least 6 months.
- You must have completed a Digital for Business project with your Local Enterprise Office in the last two years. That is a free review of how you run things, by an independent digital consultant your LEO assigns.
- Not a current Enterprise Ireland or IDA client, with tax clearance in place.
What it pays for
- New off-the-shelf software subscriptions, for up to one year. Booking and payments, job tracking and field service management are among the examples LEO gives.
- Training and setup, as long as they are no more than half of the project cost.
- The grant is 50% of eligible costs, from €500 up to €5,000.
It does not pay for anything you spend before you apply, for bespoke software, or for extra licences for software you already use. You pay the year's subscription first and claim the grant after.
What it could cover on FixOpsFast
| One year of software | Setup and training | Project cost | Setup share | Grant at 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter, done for you | €948 (12 × €79) | €750 | €1,698 | 44% | €849 |
| Team, 2 to 4 people | €1,788 (12 × €149) | €1,750 | €3,538 | 49% | €1,769 |
| Business, 5 to 8 people | €2,988 (12 × €249) | €2,500 | €5,488 | 46% | €2,744 |
Estimates excluding VAT. Your Local Enterprise Office decides what is eligible and confirms the amount when it approves your application. The self-serve Starter plan (€49 a month, no setup) comes to €588 a year, which is below the €1,000 project that the €500 minimum grant needs.
How we help you apply
- We check with you that you meet the conditions, and point you to your LEO for Digital for Business if you have not done it yet.
- We give you a voucher-ready quote for a year of FixOpsFast and its setup, laid out the way the application asks.
- You apply to your LEO. Nothing is set up or paid before you are approved.
- Once approved, we bill the year up front, set everything up and train your crew, and give you the paid invoice to claim the grant.
Your Local Enterprise Office confirms whether the scheme is open and what is eligible. In Meath, contact LEO Meath on 046 9097000 or localenterprise@meathcoco.ie.
Questions
Is FixOpsFast eligible for the Grow Digital Voucher?
FixOpsFast is new off-the-shelf software for bookings, payments and job management, which is the kind of software the voucher covers. Your Local Enterprise Office decides eligibility when it approves your application.
Do I need to do Digital for Business first?
Yes. LEO says you must have completed a Digital for Business project in the previous two years before you can apply for the Grow Digital Voucher.
Can I start using FixOpsFast before I'm approved?
Spending before you apply is not eligible. You can try FixOpsFast free for 7 days without paying, but don't buy a plan you want the voucher to cover until you are approved.
Is the Trading Online Voucher still available?
The Trading Online Voucher closed in December 2024. The Grow Digital Voucher replaced it.
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