Newry, Mourne and Down business support
Business growth support in Newry, Mourne and Down
There are several organisations in Newry, Mourne and Down which offer support to help you grow your business.
Growth and support schemes for established businesses
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:
Digital Growth Programme
Mentoring and workshop support to help businesses develop their digital skills within their industry - find out more.
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.
Innovate Accelerate
A 12-week International Trade Readiness Programme available for small food and drink businesses in the Louth, Meath and Newry, Mourne and Down District areas, promoting trade outside the island of Ireland, including mentoring, grant and video creation - find out more.
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.
Transport Employment Academy
Through this programme, businesses can promote their HGV/PCV vacancies and trainees can gain a HGV Category C or Category C+E licence or PCV licence - find out more.
Local enterprise agencies
Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are two local enterprise agencies in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council:
Tender for council contracts
You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Newry, Mourne and Down. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.
Find out more on tendering for Newry, Mourne and Down 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 Newry, Mourne and Down, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.
You can find business event listings on the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council website.
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