STEP Programme Guidance & Idea Validation

The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) is one of Ireland’s most selective immigration pathways, designed for founders with innovative, scalable, and internationally focused business ideas. It can be overwhelming to understand the requirements, eligibility, documentation, and what actually qualifies as a “High Potential Start-Up.”

This session is for you if you want complete clarity before starting your application, so you can confidently prepare everything on your own.

What I help you with:

In this consultation, I will walk you through:

1. The full STEP process in simple, easy-to-understand steps
2. Eligibility requirements and what the Department expects
3. What counts as an innovative, scalable, internationally focused idea
4. How to shape or refine your idea so it fits STEP criteria
5. Understanding the €50,000 funding requirement and acceptable sources
6. The exact documents you need to prepare
7. How to structure the business plan based on STEP guidelines
8. Forms you need to fill and how to approach them
9. Realistic timelines, expectations, and what happens after submission

Who this session is for:

1. Stamp 1G holders exploring entrepreneurship
2. Professionals inside or outside Ireland considering STEP
3. Anyone unsure if their idea meets the innovation criteria
4. Founders needing clarity before hiring consultants or preparing documents

What you’ll walk away with:

1. A personalised roadmap for your STEP application
2. Clarity on your idea and its fit for the programme
3. A full understanding of the documentation and process
4. Confidence to prepare and submit your application independently

This is not an immigration representation service. My goal is to give you complete clarity, help you avoid mistakes, and make sure you understand the STEP programme inside out, so you can apply correctly and confidently.