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Supports: Empowering MMC Growth

Discover a guide to key support resources available for businesses and individuals engaging with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), highlighting the core support providers offering expert advice, mentoring, access to grants and funding, and tailored training programmes. Also, hear from the leading support organisations for Irish construction companies trying to move the dial on what the industry is capable of.

Available supports

Providers & programmes

    Skillnet Ireland

    Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland.
    Advice & Mentoring
    Grants & Funding
    Training Programmes
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    Construct Innovate

    Ireland's National Research Centre for Construction Technology and Innovation, have identified Productivity, Affordability and Cost as one of key pillars of the Centre.
    Training Programmes
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    Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

    Department responsible for policy and funding of the Higher and Further Education and research sectors, and for the governance of State agencies and public institutions operating in those areas.
    Training Programmes
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    Enterprise Ireland

    Government agency in Ireland responsible for supporting Irish businesses in the manufacturing and internationally traded service sectors, helping them to scale, develop capabilities, and expand their global footprint.
    Advice & Mentoring
    Grants & Funding
    Training Programmes
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    Local Enterprise Offices

    The Local Enterprise Office provides advice, information and support to business leaders in starting up or growing their organisation.
    Advice & Mentoring
    Grants & Funding
    Training Programmes
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    Solas

    Solas is the State agency overseeing the development of the further education and training in Ireland, developing skills in every community to fuel Ireland’s future.
    Training Programmes
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Built to Innovate: Powering MMC Businesses to Build Smarter

Built to Innovate is the flagship Enterprise Ireland support package connecting Irish residential construction companies to the funding and training needed to take operations to a new level.

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Advancing Engineering Expertise with the Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Partnership Programme 

A key role of Enterprise Ireland is to support the commercialisation of innovative research into business, for the benefit of a more modern and knowledgeable workforce. The Innovation Partnership Programme is at the intersection of industry and academia, uniting researchers and companies that are seeking collaborative innovative construction sector resolutions using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). 

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SEAI: Supporting a Greener Future for Irish Construction Businesses 

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, as the expert authority on decarbonising Ireland’s energy system, is supporting the construction industry in the transition towards more energy efficient and sustainable technologies and operations. 

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