Business support finder

The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across Northern Ireland.

Through this programme, employers are supported by a dedicated mentor in addressing knowledge gaps and the creation of job opportunities.

This programme signposts employers to workplace support programmes and grants available to support the employment of individuals with disability or long-term health considerations.

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.

Entrepreneurs can apply for a business start-up seed fund bursary of up to £1,000, business advice, training and mentoring.

InterTradeIreland has created a comprehensive business hub, which contains the latest information for businesses engaged in, or planning to engage in, cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Opportunity for employers to increase their knowledge and understanding of the barriers that those with a disability and/or long term health condition may experience when seeking employment.

Early enterprise activity workshops, bespoke mentoring, and enterprise support for groups that have been historically under-represented, under-supported and under-funded.

This is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take the first steps to gaining employment.

The Business Explorer Programme can help you explore the best way forward within your business to effect change through innovative solutions.