€5m is to be made available to help businesses upgrade their websites to boost opportunities in online retail. The latest round of the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme is open to applications from today.
The scheme, which will be administered by Enterprise Ireland, is targeted at Irish-based retailers with a physical store and a pre-existing online presence.
The grant is available up to a maximum of €40,000. It can be used to "develop and implement a digital strategy supported by in-house training, and to enhance the retailer's website and related systems," according to the scheme's terms. "Over the last year, survival for many Irish retailers has been dependent on having an online presence," Minster of State for Business, Employment and