Everything You Need to Know
Who Is It For?
- Irish-owned businesses
- Manufacturing / internationally traded services
- 10+ employees
- HPSU clients
What Is Provided?
- Max €5,000 grant
- 7 days of training / advisory
- Support up to €900/day
What Is Covered?
- Coaching on waste elimination & problem-solving
- Lean tools (3S, 5S, Kanban, Standard Work)
- Improved teamwork & communication
What Is NOT Covered?
- General consultancy
- Equipment planning or grant application support
- Generic business process mapping
A Short, Focused
Lean Engagement
A short, focused engagement where we guide your team through a small internal Lean project. You get to explore Lean thinking with the guidance of a Lean consultant.
After completing Lean Start, you can continue with Lean Plus or Operational Excellence.
LeanTeams can assist with each step of the application and delivery process.
4 Simple Steps
LeanTeams can assist with each step — from initial eligibility check to final grant claim.
Contact LeanTeams
We’ll discuss your needs, confirm eligibility, and outline what Lean Start involves.
Apply to Enterprise Ireland
We help you complete and submit the Lean Start application to your EI Development Advisor.
Deliver the Programme
7 days of on-site Lean training, coaching, and a small improvement project with your team.
Claim the Grant
Submit the completion report and claim up to €5,000 back from Enterprise Ireland.
“Adopting the lean principles has helped us to deliver our services in the least wasteful way possible. We developed a standard set of practices with Steve’s guidance that are now used in our accounting processes.”
The Lean Learning Pathway
Lean Start is the entry point for companies exploring Lean with Enterprise Ireland support. After completing it, many progress to Lean Plus or our Lean Practitioner programme.
Ready to Explore Lean Start?
Book a free consultation to check eligibility, discuss your needs, and get help with the application process.
Or contact us directly: stevehalpin@leanteams.com · 087 275 5773