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Quick grants up to €1,000 for young builders in Ireland — go build.
Patch Grants
Patch Grants support young builders in Ireland (ages 13–19) with quick, flexible funding to help them take action.
Whether you want to:
Build a prototype or hardware project
Run a small community event or workshop
Travel to a conference or learning opportunity
Explore an idea you can’t shake
…we’ll fund anything that meaningfully helps you learn by doing.
Grant size: €200–€1,000
Turnaround: ~1 week
Process: Short form → 15–30 min call → decision
These grants are designed to help early builders get started fast — before they have a network, track record, or a budget. Even small projects can unlock confidence, skills, and a lifelong builder identity.
Examples of what we’ve funded:
A direct air capture prototype that went on to win Top Individual at BTYSE
GiveAGo — a monthly hands-on tech meetup now supported by industry partners
Travel to a 1517 Fund conference in LA, leading to a startup internship in SF
Custom PCB + electronics for NFC-powered cufflinks
At Patch, we believe young people can build real things, right now — and we want to help you start.
Sound interesting? Apply now or join our mailing list to find out more
“Patch exists to give curious, ambitious young people a space and community where they can realise their potential”
Tom McCarthy | Founder, Patch
FAQs
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Young people aged 13–19 in Ireland who want to build, create, or make something happen.
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Anything that helps you learn, build, and push yourself.
We fund:
Hardware & engineering projects
Community events & workshops
Travel for learning and exposure
Creative technical projects
Early stage experiments and prototypes
You do not need a polished idea. Curiosity + action count.
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€200–€1,000.
If your project needs more, we’ll help you think through other funding options.
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Fast & lightweight:
Short online form
15–30 min call
Decision within ~1 week
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Yes — we connect you with someone helpful in your domain when relevant. These grants are about momentum, not bureaucracy, so mentorship is tailored and lightweight.
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Curiosity + initiative
A desire to learn by doing
Follow-through
Ambition to stretch yourself
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Yes! If your idea evolves or you have a new one, apply again!
Our Partners
Thanks to generous partner support, we are able to offer €20,000 in grants over the next year. This is a rolling application, and will be open until the annual budget is depleted.
With special thanks to Brian Kingham, Mark Cummins, Joe Liemandt, Rob Granieri and Craig Falls.
