Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon business support

There are several organisations in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon which offer support to help your grow your business. 

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

ABC Business Support Hub

Through the hub, businesses can receive independent and practical advice, free mentoring from experienced business advisors, and signposting to additional support - find out more about the ABC Business Support Hub.

Business Improvement District (BID) Initiative

This initiative supports local businesses to create jobs, by supporting the development of key growth sectors - find out more about the BID Initiative.

Food Heartland

Networking opportunity for agri-food and drink producers and hospitality providers and local stakeholders who work together to brand the borough and champion local food and drink - find out more.

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.

Life Science Forum

This forum is a network of key individuals, companies and sector support bodies collaborating to drive the sector forward - find out more about the Life Science Forum.

Social Enterprise Bootcamp

Bespoke mentoring and exclusive workshops to help enhance the skills of social enterprises which are actively trading with ambitions to grow - find out more about the Social Enterprise Bootcamp.

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.

Transform Your Business Programme

Support includes tailored business mentoring, business planning, brand development and PR, social media, product and sales development, financial planning and identifying new markets - find out more.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are three local enterprise agencies in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon:

• Armagh Business Centre
• Banbridge District Enterprise
• Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation 

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

Find guidelines on tendering for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon 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.