Ards and North Down business support

Business growth support in Ards and North Down

Guide

There are several organisations in Ards and North Down which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Ards and North Down Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Business Research

Programme providing one-to-one advice, mentoring and research to help businesses grow and explore new markets - find out more about Business Research.

Digital Growth Programme

Mentoring and workshop support to help businesses develop their digital skills within their industry- find out more about the Digital Growth Programme.

Flooding Hardship Scheme

Additional flood support scheme for businesses not previously eligible for the £7,500 payment or the Enhanced Flood Support Scheme - find out more about the Flooding Hardship Scheme.

Go Succeed - Grow and Scale

Support is available if your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Or if your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, support or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored support to help your business achieve its ambitions - find out more about Go Succeed support for existing businesses.

Mind Body Business

A joint initiative by the Public Health Agency and Ards and North Down Borough Council that aims to benefit you, your business and your employees- find out more about Mind Body Business.

Social Enterprise Thematic Programme

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 - find out more about the Social Enterprise Thematic Programme.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are two local enterprise agencies in Ards and North Down:

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Ards and North Down. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

Find out more on tendering for Ards and North Down Borough Council contracts.

Invest Northern Ireland support for business

Invest NI can help your business compete successfully and function more efficiently by providing support across a variety of areas.

Find out more about Invest NI support for business.

Business events

Many organisations run business-focused events in Ards and North Down, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.

You can find business event listings on the AND Business website.

You can search for business events in Ards and North Down and across Northern Ireland using our Events Finder.