Derry City and Strabane business support

There are several organisations in Derry City and Strabane which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Derry City and Strabane 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.

Lead2Grow

The Lead2Grow leadership and scaling programme ombines executive education with one-to-one mentoring to help leaders strengthen strategic decision-making and identify new growth opportunities.

Find out more about Lead2Grow.

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme

The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme can provide funding of up to 50% of costs for capital items up to a maximum of £7,500. The minimum grant awarded will be £500. The total cost of the capital project must be a minimum of £1,000 and must not exceed £30,000.

Find out more about Rural Business Development Grant Scheme.

Enterprise Partnership Fund

Funding to support projects that demonstrate clear, measurable impact through effective collaboration, innovation, and alignment with local economic priorities. Find out more about Enterprise Partnership Fund.

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.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are two local enterprise agencies in Derry City and Strabane District Council:

• Enterprise North West
• Strabane Enterprise Agency

Tender for council contracts

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

Find out more on tendering for Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.

You can search for business events in Derry City and Strabane and across Northern Ireland using our Events Finder.