Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 through local events and business support activities

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), taking place from November 17 to 23, 2025, is an annual event celebrating entrepreneurs across every country and community.

GEW reaches millions of people of all ages and backgrounds through local, national, and international events and activities.

In Northern Ireland, local councils are organising a variety of events during this week, including workshops, networking sessions, and panel discussions. These activities are designed to support businesses at every stage, from start-ups to well-established enterprises.

Events

Find a selection of events taking place across the following council areas:

• Causeway Coast and Glens
• Newry, Mourne and Down
• Fermanagh and Omagh
• Mid and East Antrim
• Mid Ulster
• Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Participating in GEW events provides opportunities to gain insights into areas, including digital transformation, sustainability, and growth strategies. You can attend these events to build connections, access resources, and explore the entrepreneurship support available.

For more events taking place during GEW or beyond, search our Events Finder.

Guidance and support

Find practical advice and resources to help you start, manage, and grow your business.

Explore key topics such as:

• start your business checklist
• prepare a business plan for growth
• innovation, research and development grants
• grow your business successfully
• help and support for exporting

Explore our full range of guidance on nibusinessinfo.co.uk for more tips and resources.

Business Support Finder

Our Business Support Finder is a searchable database designed to connect you with local, publicly funded, and not-for-profit sources of assistance.

Use the tool to discover what you’re eligible for and use the available resources to access help with starting up, managing or growing a business.

First published 14 November 2025