Mid Ulster business support

There are several organisations in Mid Ulster which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Mid Ulster District Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

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.

Mid Ulster Employer-Led Disability Inclusion Programme

Sing posting to workplace support programmes and grants available to support the employment of individuals with a disability or long-term health considerations - find out more about the Mid Ulster Employer-Led Disability Inclusion Programme.

Mid Ulster Social Enterprise Programme

Support programme to assist the growth of existing social enterprises - find out more.

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.

Women Returners Employment Programme

Support for employers with a dedicated mentor in addressing knowledge gaps and the creation of job opportunities - find out more about the Women Returners Employment Programme.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are three local enterprise agencies in Mid Ulster District Council:

• Cookstown Enterprise
• Dungannon Enterprise Centre
• Workspace Enterprises

Tender for council contracts

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

Find out more on tendering for Mid Ulster District 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 Mid Ulster, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.

You can find business event listings on the Mid Ulster District Council website.

You can search for business events in Mid Ulster District Council and across Northern Ireland using our Events Finder.