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.