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.

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.

Up to £45,000 funding to help innovative micro, small and medium-sized businesses scale, create employment and move into new markets outside Northern Ireland.

Support and funding to help you recruit apprentices.

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.

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.

Free access to company databases and market intelligence reports, including sector and country information.

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

Support to help businesses promote diversity and inclusion and identify recruitment opportunities for people with disabilities.

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

Funding for a cluster of businesses to collaborate and explore innovative projects that address business challenges and offer growth opportunities.

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

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.

Funding for constituted groups and individuals to participate in, develop, and promote cultural activities and projects.

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.

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

Recruitment advice and support for Northern Ireland employers.

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

Funded digital transformation support for businesses based in Northern Ireland, Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan, Monaghan and Louth.

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.

Specialist advice and support for businesses employing people with disabilities.

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.

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.

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

Networking opportunity for agri-food and drink producers and hospitality providers.

Six-month accelerator offering resources and mentorship to help early-stage founders build scalable startups with high-growth potential.

Funding for community and voluntary organisations demonstrating a clear good relations focus.

Advisory service for SMEs who are looking for new or alternative sources of funding to finance business growth.

Tailored support for young social entrepreneurs including financial literacy resources, peer-to-peer learning, workshops, and expert advice and guidance.

This programme helps to identify workforce health needs and includes the development of a bespoke physical activity package.