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.

213 schemes available

  • Visitor Experience Grading Scheme

    The Quality Grading Scheme for Visitor Experiences offers tourism operators a chance to be awarded with a one to five star rating to indicate the level of quality a visitor can experience when visiting their attraction or activity.

  • WeBuild

    A 12-week programme to help female entrepreneurs harness AI and other technological tools for their business.

  • Wellbeing and Inclusion Link & Learn

    Bite-sized, topical online learning sessions for employees on wellbeing and inclusion.

  • WeScale

    A three-year initiative to help female founders scale their business strategically and sustainably.

  • WeVenture

    Mentoring and workshop support to help women researchers explore and grow the commercial potential of their work.

  • Women into Leadership Programme

    This programme provides personalised support, development of leadership skills, and the opportunity to earn an accredited qualification.

  • Work Experience Programme

    Support for employers to offer meaningful work experience to those who are seeking work.

  • Work Well Live Well

    Health and wellbeing accredited support programme for employers.

  • Workable NI

    Guidance, advice, and training to employers and their workforce to help reduce barriers to employment for people with disabilities.

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Programme

    Free training, advice and support to young people to develop their skills and help them become future entrepreneurs.

  • Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Alternative Fuels

    A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy alternative fuels projects in clean maritime technology.

  • Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Electric Power

    A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy electric power projects in clean maritime technology.

  • Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure 2: Energy Efficiency

    A share of up to £150 million is available for UK‑registered organisations to develop and deploy energy efficiency projects in clean maritime technology.

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