Support service to help with starting a business
The Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business.
The Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service is an initiative, delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust NI, which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland.
Free service to help with starting a business
This is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take the first steps to gaining employment. You do not need to have a business idea to join. The NI Explore Enterprise Support Service offers mentoring and training at a pace tailored to your needs and you have the opportunity to work towards achieving a level 2 qualification.
How does the support service work?
Enterprise NI's experienced business mentors will support participants through a range of activities including:
- one-to-one tailored mentoring and guidance
- workshops and level 2 training
- support from the wider ecosystem
Who is eligible for this service?
To be eligible for this service you must be:
- aged 16 years or over
- economically Inactive (those not in employment who have not been seeking work within the last 4 weeks and/or are unable to start work within the next 2 weeks)
How to apply
Apply to the Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service.
This service is set to run until Monday 31 March 2025.
First published 3 October 2023