Business growth support in Mid and East Antrim

There are several organisations in Mid and East Antrim which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Manufacturing Task Force

This programme offers partnership opportunities, funding support, skill initiatives and talent, and the chance to engage in significant strategic projects - find out more.

Enterprising Women

A free forum which provides access to workshops and events for female entrepreneurs, to share knowledge and experiences while offering the chance to make new connections - find out more.

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 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 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council:

• Ballymena Business Centre
• Carrickfergus Enterprise
• LEDCOM

Tender for council contracts

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

Find out more on tendering for Mid and East Antrim 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 Mid and East Antrim, across a range of topics to help you develop your business.

You can search for business events in Mid and East Antrim and across Northern Ireland using our Events Finder.