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Go Succeed

Local council support to help potential entrepreneurs explore a business idea and established businesses to grow and scale

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Fintech Support Programme

Support for early stage innovation, start-up activity and scaling for Belfast based Fintech companies.

Belfast City Council

Social Enterprise Thematic Programme

Support for social enterprises to elevate their skills through one-on-one mentoring and online workshops, focusing on fundraising, digital marketing, and social impact planning.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

Vacant to Vibrant Capital Grant Scheme

Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 to renovate or repurpose a vacant space in Belfast city centre.

Belfast City Council

£575,000 Augment the City Challenge Fund

Funding and guidance to support innovation and R&D for innovators from the creative industries sector and leading tourism organisations.

Belfast City Council

Inclusive Enterprise Pathway Mentoring Programme

Early enterprise activity workshops, bespoke mentoring, and enterprise support for groups that have been historically under-represented, under-supported and under-funded.

Belfast City Council

Seed Fund Programme

Entrepreneurs can apply for a business start-up seed fund bursary of up to £1,000, business advice, training and mentoring.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

LiveSmart Community Environmental Grant Programme 2023-24

Grants up to a maximum of £500 for local community and voluntary organisations.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Designerie Uncovered

Tailored support and mentoring for designers/makers.

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Go Succeed

Local council support to help potential entrepreneurs explore a business idea and established businesses to grow and scale

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Ards and North Down Borough Council, Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, Belfast City Council, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Mid Ulster District Council, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council