'Back for Business' programme seeking Irish emigrants starting businesses in Ireland

Up to 50 places are on offer on the government-backed initiative which is now entering its seventh year

Pictured is (L-R) Dave McCormack, VAAS, Seán Fleming, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs with responsibility for International Development and Diaspora, recent participant Laura McDermott, Collectivo and Lead Entrepreneur Thomas Ennis, Thomas Ennis Group. Pic Orla Murray/Coalesce

A programme aimed at Irish emigrants is seeking applications from those who wish to return and develop a business in Ireland. 

Founded in 2018, the Back for Business programme was created to support entrepreneurial activity among emigrants returning to Ireland. Now in its seventh year, its newest cycle will run from February to June 2024.