Call for Partnership Proposals: An Innovative City Initiative (2025)

Local Economic and Community Development Implementation Plan 2024-2025

Galway City Council invites expressions of interest from qualified and experienced organisations within Galway city to co-develop and deliver collaborative projects that promote innovation, creativity, and sustainable economic development.

This initiative is part of the Galway City Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2024–2025 focussing on four key areas: 

  • Supporting the development of the social and circular economy

  • Fostering a spirit of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship

  • Ongoing development of the Innovation Ecosystem

  • Advancing the digital and green transformation of enterprises

Selected partners will receive support from Galway City Council to deliver their initiatives. A minimum of 20% match funding (cash or in-kind) is required. Projects must be completed by December 2025.

How to Apply 

Submit your proposal (maximum three pages) outlining your goals, timeline, collaboration approach, alignment with LECP Goal 2 and budget including match funding. 

Email your proposal to Eimear.Coleman@galwaycity.ie by 5pm on Friday, 9th May 2025. The email subject should be ‘Partnership Proposal - Your Organisation's Name’. 

Guidelines: EOI Guidance for Partnership Proposal