Business Support Finder
The business support finder is a searchable database that can help you find local publicly-funded and not-for-profit sources of
assistance you may be eligible to apply for. Support may be available in a number of forms, including financial assistance and free
or subsidised advice services. There may also be specific initiatives to help with starting up, managing or growing a business.
209 schemes available
Funding of up to £17,250 for a sales resource to grow your business opportunities and exports in the cross-border market.
Industry-led, open-access manufacturing and engineering innovation centre with state-of-the-art facilities, and academic and engineering excellence.
Funding of up to £2 million for UK‑registered micro, small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs) to support pre-commercialisation projects.
Funding of up to £20 million across two competitions for organisations to develop pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech innovations that address drug and alcohol addiction.
Agri-food sector support to enhance economic performance and competitiveness through financial assistance for transformative capital investment.
Learning programmes to boost the skills of workers in the agriculture industry.
Funding of up to £8 million for UK‑registered businesses to accelerate agritech manufacturing.
Funding of up to £5 million for UK‑registered businesses to close product technology gaps and accelerate progress towards commercial acceptance, scale‑up and manufacture.
Funding of up to £3 million for UK registered micro, small and medium sized businesses to conduct frontier artificial intelligence and machine learning feasibility studies.
Support and funding to help you recruit apprentices.
The Asbestos Advisory Service, managed by HSENI, provides independent information and best practice advice on dealing with asbestos.
Free, one-to-one mentoring from experienced professionals to help local businesses and social enterprises overcome challenges, recognise opportunities, and achieve growth.
Financial support to upskill individuals to meet the skills demand for current job vacancies.
Tax relief for companies making films or TV programmes.
The Automotive Transformation Fund aims to develop a UK-based manufacturing capability for zero-emission vehicles.
A 50% rates discount for up to two years if businesses occupy a vacant retail unit.
This bursary award is for a two-week Studio Residency at Ballinglen Arts Foundation.
Advice and support for local business and academic leaders to bring their national or international colleagues, organisation or wider industry to Belfast, through a conference, meeting or event.
Funding to support, promote, and develop good relations projects throughout the Causeway Coast and Glens area.
Funding to small businesses as they start their journey of innovation or develop industry solutions allowing them to take their business to the next level.
Free access to market research, company databases, and other business information to help local companies develop their markets, identify export opportunities and find new customers.
Advice, mentoring, and support with researching new markets and funding opportunities for businesses in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Support for schools and businesses working together to foster inclusive innovation and build skills for the future.
Grant funding to help cover the cost of installing high quality, external facing CCTV systems.
Support to help businesses promote diversity and inclusion and identify recruitment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Peer network for Northern Ireland CEOs to share challenges, gain support and scale high-growth innovation businesses.
Exemption from business rates if your business has a charitable purpose or public benefit.
Construction sector grant support covering a wide range of training and qualifications for their employees working in Northern Ireland.
Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.
Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.
Funding of up to £121 million for UK-registered organisations across three strands to support innovative clean maritime technologies.
Funding of £2,500,000 to £7,000,000 to fund projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.
Funding for a cluster of businesses to collaborate and explore innovative projects that address business challenges and offer growth opportunities.
The Co-Fund NI is an equity fund for SMEs based in Northern Ireland.
The Community Bursary Scheme supports individuals to access routes to community development/education, sports, music, language and/or culture opportunities.
Funding for community, voluntary and charitable organisations for their community festivals.
Loans for third sector organisations, including community groups, charities, sports clubs and social enterprises across Ireland.
Grants for not-for-profit companies and organisations delivering impact across Northern Ireland and the UK.
Support for businesses to access university and college expertise, research, and facilities to boost innovation and growth.
Funding of up to £20 million across two competitions for organisations to develop pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech innovations that address drug and alcohol addiction.
Funding of up to £15 million for UK‑registered organisations to develop near‑term, testable solutions for secure, resilient and sustainable networks.
Funding of up to £2 million for organisations to develop and commercialise non‑animal methods for assessing the pre‑clinical pharmacokinetics and cardiovascular safety of new medicines.
Funding of up to £14 million for organisations to develop UK quantum computing.
An incubator programme helping new businesses to start, scale and engineer cyber security products.
Demonstrate commitment to transport sustainability and workplace wellbeing to your staff, stakeholders, and customers.
Funding for innovative ideas to strengthen UK defence and security, from early concepts to market-ready solutions.
Financial support to strengthen internal management and business skills for improved performance and growth.
Recruitment advice and support for Northern Ireland employers.
Programme introducing co-operative models for fair, sustainable communities through workshops and webinars.
Funding of up to £150 million for UK organisations to create scale-up manufacturing facilities for zero-emission vehicle technologies.