Business growth support in Ards and North Down
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Ards and North Down area.
There are several organisations in Ards and North Down which offer support to help you grow your business.
Growth and support schemes for established businesses
Ards and North Down Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:
Greentech Academy
SERC (South Eastern Regional College) is delivering a free Greentech Academy for candidates looking to upskill in Electrical Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment, and Small-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
Find out more about the Greentech Academy.
Business Research
Programme providing one-to-one advice, mentoring and research to help businesses grow and explore new markets.
Find out more about Business Research.
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 the Go Succeed support for existing businesses.
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 Ards and North Down:
Tender for council contracts
You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Ards and North Down. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.
Find out more about tendering for Ards and North Down Borough 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 Ards and North Down, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.
You can find business event listings on the AND Business website.