Ambition to Grow January 2025
Summary:
A chance to secure up to £45,000 in funding to expand, create jobs, and grow sales outside NI and become a part of Invest NI's client portfolio.
Eligibility criteria:
The programme is designed for businesses that:
- manufacture a product or provide a tradeable service
- can demonstrate a clear plan to grow sales to customers outside Northern Ireland
- have the potential to create new employment within the business
- currently have annual turnover under £1m or sales outside Northern Ireland less than £300,000
For full eligibility criteria you can download the Ambition to Grow guidance notes for eligibility and conditions (PDF, 585K).
You should also read the Ambition to Grow FAQs (PDF, 174K) before applying.
Additional information:
Businesses can receive up to £45,000 in financial support, broken down as follows:
- £30,000 for creating new jobs
- £10,000 for business development
- £5,000 for completing an Export Health Check, Export Marketing Plan and Innovate NI Self-Assessment
To apply, you must first complete the Ambition to Grow eligibility checker.
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 24 January 2025.
Support organisation:
- Invest Northern Ireland
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