Funding for upskilling - Skillnet Ireland Created byIeva Spudyte|Updated27 July 2024Skillnet Ireland allocates funding for businesses to understand their digital skills needs and support the upskilling of their staff.Funding will is allocated through the Learning Networks, which are groups of businesses within the same industry sector or region with similar training needs, so they can receive subsidised training.All private sector businesses of any size, including sole traders, that are based in the Republic of Ireland are eligible to undertake part-funded upskilling. Businesses can engage with one or more existing Skillnet Networks (e.g., there are four of them providing expertise in the ICT sector, including emerging technologies), which have experience in the chosen sector or region and understand the specific business needs.Opportunity DetailsWebsite linkSkillnet Ireland's grant for business upskillingTarget audienceDigital skills for the labour force.Digital technology / specialisationWiFiQuantum ComputingSoftwareMobile Application DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentMicroelectronicsDigital skill levelBasicIntermediateAdvancedDigital ExpertGeographic scope - CountryIrelandShow lessIndustry - field of education and trainingGeneric programmes and qualifications not further definedGeographical sphereNational initiativeForm of fundingGrantFinancing intermediaryNational Training Fund through the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and ScienceBeneficiariesAll private companies, commercial semi-state organisations or sole traders.Financing conditionsTo be funded, the beneficiary must: be registered in the Republic of Ireland;find their own Skillnet Training Network and chose relevant training; contact the Training Network and make an enquiry on the chosen course (individual conditions will be assessed). Share this page Log in to comment