Business Support Finder

Fully funded, expert artificial intelligence support tailored to the needs, readiness and ambitions of Northern Ireland SMEs.

A high-impact accelerator for early-stage women founders across the island of Ireland, offering workshops and community support.

Grants of up to £4,000 are available for businesses in all council areas.

Practical, step‑by‑step support for businesses preparing to export their goods and services across the island of Ireland.

This programme provides eligible businesses with the option to participate in trade missions to either the Czech Republic or the Netherlands.

Grants for businesses and social enterprises seeking to make significant capital investments.

Funding for community based arts projects which develop the skills of participants in a particular art-form.

Grants will focus primarily on annual core running costs and programme costs.

Funding for capital works projects, the purchase of equipment, or technical assistance for a capital project.

In-person sessions and networking opportunities to strengthen organisational capacity, leadership and long-term sustainability for social enterprises.

A 12-week founder-led, all-island programme that combines AI-powered tools, practical frameworks and expert insight to accelerate women founders to innovate with technology, fast-tracking real progress within their business.

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

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

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

Enhanced package of support for eligible Belfast businesses to help them win public and private sector tenders.

Support programme to help businesses strengthen their supply chain capabilities and become supplier-ready.

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

Support for businesses working in clusters, from networking to practical funding support.

Support and funding for developments that deliver Grade A quality office spaces.

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.

Upskilling and networking support programme for women in agriculture.

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.

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.

The all-island WeVenture suite of programmes support women researchers to build confidence, capability, and commercially viable ventures.

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.

Small grants for community and voluntary organisations to address loneliness and isolation and build social connections.

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

Funding for local small-scale community festivals or events.

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.

Proof of concept grants of up to £15,000 to help test and assess the commercial potential of novel ideas.

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.

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.

Funding to help change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of violence against women and girls.

A six-month all-island programme empowering women founders across the island of Ireland to scale with confidence, attract investment and build lasting impact.

Funding to support charities with innovative, developmental projects with clear, practical, and sustainable objectives.

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.