Although the original InterTradeIreland Elevate Programme has now ceased, many businesses across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland continue to search for practical, fully-funded support to help them grow cross-border sales. This article explains the background to Elevate, what type of businesses benefited from it, and more importantly what support options remain available into the future.
At Jordan Wolf Associates, we were proud to have previously served on InterTradeIreland’s Consultant Panel for Elevate and supported micro-enterprises seeking to build confidence, capability, and structure in their sales approach.
What The InterTradeIreland Elevate Programme Offered
The InterTradeIreland Elevate Programme was designed for micro-enterprises seeking to unlock cross-border opportunities. Businesses received:
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Up to £5,000 / €5,750 worth of fully funded consultancy
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Support in identifying sales opportunities on the opposite side of the border
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Expert guidance in developing a structured sales plan
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Access to tailored sales mentoring
Sole traders and partnerships were also eligible, provided they met InterTradeIreland’s criteria.
Current Support Options Available in 2026
While the Elevate Programme has concluded, businesses still have access to a number of strong alternatives:
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Local Enterprise Office Supports (ROI): Including Trading Online Vouchers, Lean for Business, and business advisory supports.
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Invest Northern Ireland Programmes: Including support for early-stage exporters, innovation, and capability development.
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Enterprise Ireland Supports: For eligible ROI businesses seeking export growth and sales development pathways.
InterTradeIreland Acumen Programme:
For SMEs that still want structured cross-border sales support, InterTradeIreland continues to offer the Acumen Programme. Acumen provides financial assistance to help businesses recruit or contract experienced sales talent who can research the market, build a pipeline, and secure new customers in the opposite jurisdiction.
Learn more here: https://intertradeireland.com/sales-growth/acumen
How Jordan Wolf Associates Can Help
Although Elevate itself is no longer active, our sales consultancy and cross-border sales expertise remain fully available. We continue to support companies who want to:
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Strengthen their sales strategy
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Enter new markets on the island of Ireland
If you are exploring growth in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and beyond, we can help you design a practical, achievable, and results-focused sales plan.
Ready to strengthen your cross-border sales strategy?
Jordan Wolf Associates works with SMEs across Ireland to design practical, results-focused sales plans.
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