Belfast business support

There are several organisations in Belfast which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Belfast Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Inclusive Tourism Vouchers

Small grants of up to £500 are available to support tourism and hospitality businesses, charities, and social enterprises to become more accessible and inclusive to visitors.

Find out more about the Inclusive Tourism Vouchers.

Go Succeed - Grow and Scale

Support is available if your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Or if your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, support or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored support to help your business achieve its ambitions. Find out more about the Go Succeed support for existing businesses.

Social Enterprise and Co-operative Support

Assistance is available for individuals or groups interested in starting a new social enterprise or co-operative, or for organisations currently relying on funding and wanting to explore moving to a social enterprise or co-operative model. Find out more about the Social Enterprise and Co-operative Support.

Social Enterprise Thematic Programme

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. Find out more about the Social Enterprise Thematic Programme.

Test Trading opportunities at St George’s Market

Opportunity for businesses to test trade their products or promote their services at St George’s Market. Find out more about the test trading opportunities.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are five local enterprise agencies in Belfast:

• City East Business Centre
• North City Business Centre Ltd  
• Ormeau Business Park
• Ortus – West Belfast Enterprise Agency
• Work West Enterprise Agency  

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Belfast. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

Find out more on tendering for Belfast Council contracts.

Invest Northern Ireland support for business

Invest NI can help your business compete successfully and function more efficiently by providing support across a variety of areas.

Find out more about Invest NI support for business.