Business Support Finder
The business support finder is a searchable database that can help you find local publicly-funded and not-for-profit sources of
assistance you may be eligible to apply for. Support may be available in a number of forms, including financial assistance and free
or subsidised advice services. There may also be specific initiatives to help with starting up, managing or growing a business.
203 schemes available
Expert one-to-one financial advice to help tourism businesses to build financial resilience.
Advance assurance pilot to support small and medium-sized businesses planning Research and Development (R&D) tax relief.
One-to-one mentoring, support, and retail opportunities for makers and artisan food businesses.
Eligible organisations can apply for grants between £500 and £2,500 to fund projects tackling locally identified issues of poverty and/or social isolation.
Grant to help local businesses and property owners improve the appearance of their shopfronts.
Upskilling and networking support programme for women in agriculture.
Funding for early-stage businesses seeking growth support in the Causeway Coast and Glens area.
Advice and practical sessions for craft enthusiasts to develop their products into genuine business opportunities.
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.
Grant for businesses to carry out painting and/or power washing works, helping to enhance the look and feel of shopfronts, encourage footfall, and strengthen pride of place.
Funding to develop leadership and advocacy skills of the community and voluntary sector across Northern Ireland.
Funding and mentoring opportunities for Northern Ireland community organisations addressing health inequalities.
Support from an experienced adviser to help businesses understand if employee ownership is the right strategy for their business.
£15, 000 match funding to support creative partnerships between commercial businesses and arts or cultural organisations in Northern Ireland.
A share of up to £10 million for UK-registered organisations is available to support industrial research in offshore wind.
A share of up to £10 million for UK-registered organisations is available to support feasibility studies in offshore wind.
Funding of up to £15 million for UK‑registered organisations to develop near‑term, testable solutions for secure, resilient and sustainable networks.
Mentoring and workshop support to help women researchers explore and grow the commercial potential of their work.
Funding of up to £7.5 million for UK-registered businesses to advance digital, automated, and robotic technologies.
Funding of up to £14 million for organisations to develop UK quantum computing.
A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy energy efficiency projects in clean maritime technology.
A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy electric power projects in clean maritime technology.
A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy alternative fuels projects in clean maritime technology.
Funding for a cluster of businesses to collaborate and explore innovative projects that address business challenges and offer growth opportunities.
Small grants for community and voluntary organisations to address loneliness and isolation and build social connections.
Funding of up to £5 million for UK‑registered businesses to close product technology gaps and accelerate progress towards commercial acceptance, scale‑up and manufacture.
Funding of up to £8 million for UK‑registered businesses to accelerate agritech manufacturing.
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.
Support for digital transformation in manufacturing
Support programme for tourism and hospitality businesses to help them survive and grow business revenues in the short to medium term.
Free online food safety education tool for small food businesses in catering, food service, retail and manufacturing
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.
Advice and training support to help Belfast tourism businesses become more accessible for visitors with disabilities.
Grant to help businesses and social enterprises in Antrim and Newtownabbey embrace digital tools and technology to boost productivity and competitiveness.
A digital resource hub to help businesses educate and support employees who do the daily commute or drive for their jobs.
Funding for capital projects to either purchase new assets or support the refurbishment of existing assets.
Grant to support individuals and clubs to develop sport in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area.
Funding to support, promote, and develop good relations projects throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area.
A three-year initiative to help female founders scale their business strategically and sustainably.
Opportunities for arts practitioners to explore issues of difference and identity through literature and creative writing.
A one-week residency for practitioners in all art forms who are based in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.
Grants to assist with set up, programme and running costs of newly formed community/voluntary groups.
The Community Bursary Scheme supports individuals to access routes to community development/education, sports, music, language and/or culture opportunities.
Support to help businesses promote diversity and inclusion and identify recruitment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Funding for small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people, or the environment.
Training for electrical operatives in Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment, and Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
Programme introducing co-operative models for fair, sustainable communities through workshops and webinars.
Small grants of up to £500 are available to help businesses to be more inclusive.