Business Grants in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland offers unique business funding opportunities through Invest NI, local councils, and cross-border programmes with the Republic of Ireland. Belfast and other NI businesses can access support for innovation, exports, and growth.
Invest NI Funding
Invest Northern Ireland is the main business development agency for NI. They provide grants, loans, and support for businesses looking to grow, innovate, or export. Their programmes cover R&D, capital investment, skills development, and market entry.
Local Council Support
Northern Ireland's 11 councils offer their own business support programmes. Belfast City Council, Derry City and Strabane, and other councils run grant schemes for local businesses, particularly SMEs and startups.
Cross-Border Programmes
NI businesses can also access cross-border funding programmes with the Republic of Ireland and EU-funded initiatives. InterTradeIreland supports cross-border trade and innovation projects.
Northern Ireland Business Grants
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DRIVE35 Funding Programme
Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme
Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.
Food Accelerator programme
A programme to support food businesses
Business Energy Advice Service programme (Coventry)
The Business Energy Advice Service programme provides advice and support to businesses in Coventry to help them reduce their energy consumption and costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Northern Ireland