Business Support Finder

Tax relief for businesses producing orchestral concerts.

Small grants programme for projects with a strong focus on improving cross-community and cross-border relationships.

Advice and guidance for Invest NI customers on human resource management.

Production funding in the form of a recoupable loan with profit participation or in limited circumstances a grant.

Assistance for Northern Ireland businesses looking for premises through a commercial property database and opportunity to buy or rent Invest NI serviced sites or buildings

Free service to help employers and employees through the process of redundancy.

Tax credit for businesses based on qualifying R&D costs incurred before 1 April 2024.

HMRC confirmation for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that an R&D tax relief claim will be accepted before officially making the claim

Tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with an accounting period that starts before 1 April 2024.

Business support scheme details on the value of rate relief, types of property that qualify for rate relief and how to apply.

Transfer useful business waste and unwanted materials with other businesses or organisations.

Inclusive entrepreneurship support for overcoming barriers in starting and growing a business.

Tax relief for individual investors who buy new shares in your company.

Help for qualifying early-stage companies to avail of support to access Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and/or the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) advanced assurance.

Grants to assist with set up, programme and running costs of newly formed community/voluntary groups.

Free accredited courses delivered by local further and higher education providers that can help employers retrain and upskill their staff.

Up to £15,000 of funding for Invest NI customers to cover external training, travel, and accommodation.

Tailored training for small to medium-sized businesses to increase the skills levels of their existing workforce.

Up to 50% of funding for eligible costs to train and upskill staff.

The Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) provides different levels of rate relief for Northern Ireland business properties depending on their net annual value.

Business support scheme details on the value of rate relief, which Post Offices qualify for rate relief and how to apply.

Support for businesses to increase productivity through skills development and a productivity road map.

Help for setting up a new social enterprise or co-operative including advice, networking opportunities, coaching and workshops

Bespoke mentoring and exclusive workshops to help social enterprises enhance their skills.

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.

Rate relief for a club, society or organisation that provides sports or recreation services.

Grants of up to £5,000 to help with business ideas that have been tested and are ready to launch.

Government-backed unsecured personal loan of between £500 to £25,000 to help start or grow a business in the UK.

Fixed-rate business loans from 1 to 5 years, offering up to £100,000, to help UK owners start, grow, or expand their business over 1 to 5 years.

An opportunity to provide a work placement to a young person to help bring diversity to entrepreneurship.

Specialist advice and support for Northern Ireland businesses managing supply chains, improving resilience and growth.

Sustainability Reports give businesses an understanding of their environmental performance across a number of areas.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available for young entrepreneurs who are running a business or planning to start one soon.

Support for cross-border business collaboration and innovation across the island of Ireland.

Expert support for businesses facing technical challenges in engineering, manufacturing, product/process, environmental, and health & safety matters.

Access advice and expertise in managing and implementing resource efficiency projects.

Funding of up to £25,000 for Northern Ireland businesses to cover costs of expert technical services that support innovative projects.

The Tender Alert Service enables companies to identify local and international public sector contract opportunities

Opportunity for businesses to test trade their products or promote their services at St George’s Market.

A range of guidance on the menopause for managers and employees.

Funding and support for small UK charities to help create positive change.

The Pixel Mill is a collaborative and accessible co-working space in the Ormeau Labs for Northern Ireland’s interactive sector.

Tax relief for companies that produce theatrical productions.

Funding to support disadvantaged adults move toward employment.

Grant aid for tourism events and festivals which can demonstrate a positive economic impact within Ards and North Down.

All tourist accommodation providers in Northern Ireland must receive certification from Tourism NI in order to operate.

The Tourist Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme is open to hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, self-catering, hostels and guest accommodation; with premises having the ability to achieve a grading of between one to five stars.

Providing NI companies with access to in-market consultants who undertake a range of bespoke projects to help companies investigate and develop export markets.

Bespoke, fully funded one-on-one specialist support to help your business grow cross-border exports. The Trade Export Pathway will assist you in researching market opportunities and developing a robust sales plan.

A practical hub with all the information for businesses about trading between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Great Britain.