Business Support Finder

Support for digital transformation in manufacturing

Funding of up to £17,250 for a sales resource to grow your business opportunities and exports in the cross-border market.

Industry-led, open-access manufacturing and engineering innovation centre with state-of-the-art facilities, and academic and engineering excellence.  

Agri-food sector support to enhance economic performance and competitiveness through financial assistance for transformative capital investment.

Learning programmes to boost the skills of workers in the agriculture industry.

The Asbestos Advisory Service, managed by HSENI, provides independent information and best practice advice on dealing with asbestos.

Free, one-to-one mentoring from experienced professionals to help local businesses and social enterprises overcome challenges, recognise opportunities, and achieve growth.

Financial support to upskill individuals to meet the skills demand for current job vacancies.

The Automotive Transformation Fund aims to develop a UK-based manufacturing capability for zero-emission vehicles.

A 50% rates discount for up to two years if businesses occupy a vacant retail unit.

Advice and support for local business and academic leaders to bring their national or international colleagues, organisation or wider industry to Belfast, through a conference, meeting or event.

Funding to support, promote, and develop good relations projects throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area.

Funding to small businesses as they start their journey of innovation or develop industry solutions allowing them to take their business to the next level.

Free access to market research, company databases, and other business information to help local companies develop their markets, identify export opportunities and find new customers.

Advice, mentoring, and support with researching new markets and funding opportunities for businesses in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.

Peer network for Northern Ireland CEOs to share challenges, gain support and scale high-growth innovation businesses.

Exemption from business rates if your business has a charitable purpose or public benefit.

Construction sector grant support covering a wide range of training and qualifications for their employees working in Northern Ireland.

Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.

Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.

Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.

Funding of £2,500,000 to £7,000,000 to fund projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.

The Co-Fund NI is an equity fund for SMEs based in Northern Ireland.

Funding to support the restoration and/or expansion of underused, vacant and derelict properties within urban and rural settlement limits.

The Community Bursary Scheme supports individuals to access routes to community development/education, sports, music, language and/or culture opportunities.

Support for community and voluntary groups undertaking community festivals within Mid and East Antrim.

Loans for third sector organisations, including community groups, charities, sports clubs and social enterprises across Ireland.

Funding for community and voluntary groups undertaking activities where there is a benefit to the Mid and East Antrim area.

Grants for not-for-profit companies and organisations delivering impact across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Support for businesses to access university and college expertise, research, and facilities to boost innovation and growth.

Programme to help individuals and small businesses attract customers, increase sales and deliver an improved customer experience.

Grants of up to £300 are available for events that celebrate Culture Night.

Demonstrate commitment to transport sustainability and workplace wellbeing to your staff, stakeholders, and customers.

Funding for innovative ideas to strengthen UK defence and security, from early concepts to market-ready solutions.

Financial support to strengthen internal management and business skills for improved performance and growth.

Programme introducing co-operative models for fair, sustainable communities through workshops and webinars.

Free support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help drive digital adoption and transformation, embedding tools, data analytics and automation into day-to-day operations.

Advice and training support to help Belfast tourism businesses become more accessible for visitors with disabilities.

A range of events, activities, training, information, and support to enable a shift towards active travel to work.

Support for businesses to identify and address barriers to diversity and inclusion for disabled people in the workplace.

This fund supports organisations working to prevent and challenge the attitudes, behaviours and culture that can lead to violence against women and girls.

Venture capital scheme helping eligible businesses raise capital by offering tax reliefs to investors buying new shares.

Support to help individuals explore business ideas, develop enterprise skills, and launch a start-up through mentoring.

Start-up support for people aged 18–30 with access to business training, funding, mentoring, and practical help to launch and grow a business.

Enterprising Women is a free female network which provides access to workshops and events for female entrepreneurs in Mid and East Antrim.

Practical support for businesses exploring augmented and virtual reality technologies to drive innovation.

Free short training courses to increase awareness and knowledge of topical farming issues.

Help for farming family businesses to develop a succession plan and consider what development the successor might need to take over the business.

Support from an experienced adviser to help businesses understand if employee ownership is the right strategy for their business.

A range of support for Food and Drink businesses to grow using market research, data analysis and consumer insights.