Business growth support in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

There are several organisations in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon which offer support to help your grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Large Capital Project Fund

The Large Capital Project Fund is to fund Capital projects only, where the project value is greater than £3,000. Capital funding can be used to either purchase new assets or support the refurbishment of existing assets - find out more about the Large Capital Project Fund.

Food Heartland

Networking opportunity for agri-food and drink producers and hospitality providers and local stakeholders who work together to brand the borough and champion local food and drink - find out more.

Get Moving ABC Workplace Scheme

A programme which helps businesses to identify workforce health needs and includes the development of a bespoke physical activity package - find out more about the Get Moving ABC Workplace 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.

Social Enterprise Bootcamp

Bespoke mentoring and exclusive workshops to help enhance the skills of social enterprises which are actively trading with ambitions to grow - find out more about the Social Enterprise Bootcamp.

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 three local enterprise agencies in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon:

Tender for council contracts

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

Find guidelines on tendering for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council contracts.