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.

219 schemes available

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tax relief for companies making films or TV programmes.

  • 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.

  • This bursary award is for a two-week Studio Residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation.

  • Funding of up to £20 million for UK-registered businesses for innovation in battery technologies for electrification.

  • Funding of up to £20 million for UK-registered businesses for innovation in battery technologies for electrification.

  • 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 of up to £2 million for UK-registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the development of innovative solutions to health and healthcare challenges.

  • Funding of up to £500,000 for UK-registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the development of innovative solutions to health and healthcare challenges.

  • 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.

  • Grant funding to help Northern Ireland sole traders, micro-businesses and SMEs bring innovative products, services, or processes to market.

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

  • Funding of up to £2 million for UK registered businesses to advance close-to-market Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) technologies.

  • Funding of up to £4 million for UK registered businesses to trial Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) services for future deployment at scale.

  • Support for schools and businesses working together to foster inclusive innovation and build skills for the future.

  • Grant funding to help cover the cost of installing high quality, external facing CCTV systems.

  • 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 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.

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

  • 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.

  • An incubator programme helping new businesses to start, scale and engineer cyber security products.

  • 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.

  • Recruitment advice and support for Northern Ireland employers.

  • Up to £30,000 is available for UK organisations supporting blind and vision impaired people

  • Funding for Northern Ireland-based micro and small businesses to invest in advanced digital technologies.

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

  • Funding of up to £150 million for UK organisations to create scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero-emission vehicle technologies.

  • Funding of up to £5 million for UK-registered businesses to support feasibility studies into UK manufacturing of zero-emission vehicle technologies.

  • 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.

  • Financial assistance for proprietors of vacant properties to undertake renovations and introduce new commercial uses.

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

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