Business support finder

The Arts Council has designed this programme to assist organisations to deliver arts projects which contribute to the growth of arts in the community for new and existing audiences and which reflect the diversity of Northern Ireland’s society and culture.

Support for early stage innovation, start-up activity and scaling for Belfast based Fintech companies.

Opportunity for businesses to test trade their products or promote their services at St George’s Market.

Week-long fundraising sprints that provides hyper-individualised and on-demand support to five startups based in Northern Ireland.

Support scheme for SME manufacturers to collaborate to improve digitalisation and address the green transition challenge.

Support to people aged 40 and over who want to explore the opportunities available to them through entrepreneurship or self-employment.

One-to-one advice, mentoring and help with researching new markets.

Support for farmers and farming families to tackle farm business issues such as finance / debt and business decisions about the future

Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 to renovate or repurpose a vacant space in Belfast city centre.

Helping Northern Ireland businesses connect through high profile networking events, connections and forums