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 to explore barriers and blockages to the creation of a fair and sustainable financial system within the economy.

  • This bursary award is for a one-week studio residency at The Tyrone Guthrie Centre, Annaghmakerrig.

  • A one-week residency for practitioners in all art forms who are based in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.

  • UnLtd provides funding to help social entrepreneurs and social ventures start and grow their business.

  • Tax reliefs to encourage indirect investment by individuals through a mechanism similar to an investment trust.

  • Tax relief for companies making video games.

  • Grants and capital funding for charities and social enterprises to revitalise Northern Ireland's rural communities by repurposing historic buildings.

  • Grants of up to £500, workshops and one-to-one mentoring for starting up a business, or growing businesses not yet working at full capacity.

  • The Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences offers tourism operators a chance to be awarded with a one to five star rating to indicate the level of quality a visitor can experience when visiting their attraction or activity.

  • A 12-week programme to help female entrepreneurs harness AI and other technological tools for their business.

  • A six-month programme helping female entrepreneurs to expand their business.

  • Bite-sized, topical online learning sessions for employees on wellbeing and inclusion.

  • A three-year initiative to help female founders scale their business strategically and sustainably.

  • Funding of up to £75,000 and bespoke business support for women founders or co-founders with UK registered businesses at the late stage start-up phase to further their ambitious growth plans.

  • This programme provides personalised support, development of leadership skills, and the opportunity to earn an accredited qualification.

  • Support for employers to offer meaningful work experience to those who are seeking work.

  • Improve the health and wellbeing of your employees through personalised support.

  • Guidance, advice, and training to employers and their workforce to help reduce barriers to employment for people with disabilities.

  • Free training, advice and support to young people to develop their skills and help them become future entrepreneurs.

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