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14 circular economy initiatives, 8 counties, €650k funding

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What do composting bins, spent barley granola bars, in-store merchandise signage and a postal service for charity shops have in common? They’re all ideas at the heart of new grant funding awarded across Ireland.

What do composting bins, spent barley granola bars, in-store merchandise signage and a postal service for charity shops have in common? They’re all ideas at the heart of new grant funding awarded across Ireland.

Dublin, Mayo, Offaly, Cork, Kildare, Cavan, Limerick and Galway are home to a swathe of enterprises landing a share of significant funding that will make it easier for everyone to go circular.

Backing organisations that are improving access to charity shops, providing more sustainable approaches to grocery shopping and finding ways to make your granola bars more circular, the latest installation of the Circular Economy Innovation Grant Scheme (CEIGS) is funding €650,000 spread across 14 Irish businesses.. 

Alan Dillon, Minister of State with special responsibility for the Circular Economy, has congratulated all recipients.

“Their commitment to developing solutions that reduce waste and make better use of resources is a key element of Ireland’s journey towards a more sustainable future. These successful projects demonstrate the innovation and ambition needed to deliver real change and I look forward to seeing the positive impact they will have."

The 14 projects that have been awarded funding under the fourth CEIGS scheme are

  • Abcon Industrial Products (Cavan)

  • Accelerating Change Together (Mayo)

  • Addible Ltd (Kildare)

  • Amicitia Health & Social Care (Galway)

  • BladeBridge (Cork)

  • Inishturk Community Club CLG (Mayo)

  • Irish Green Building Council (Dublin – national reach)

  • Lurgan Foods (Offaly)

  • Mace Ireland (Dublin – national reach)

  • Oxfam Ireland (Dublin – national reach)

  • Positive Carbon (Dublin)

  • Quality Technology Management Solutions (Limerick)

  • Technological University of the Shannon (Limerick)

  • Verifact International Ltd (Cork)

Aimed at supporting innovative circular economy projects led by social enterprises, voluntary and community organisations, and businesses, the CEIGS has awarded almost  €2.5 million in funding since its inception in 2021.

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