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nibusinessinfo.co.uk, a free service offered by Invest Northern Ireland, is the official online channel for business advice and guidance in Northern Ireland. It contains essential information, support and services for you and your business – whether you work for a large organisation or are on your way to starting up. Simple to use, up to date and practical, nibusinessinfo.co.uk is the first place

to go to find guidance on regulations and to access government services. It also has a number of useful online tools, calculators, and best practice case studies; and provides access to funding options, as well as wider support. Online government services in Northern Ireland
nibusinessinfo.co.uk is delivered by Invest Northern Ireland on behalf of the Northern Ireland Executive. The Executive is committed to taking forward the widest ranging reform of public services for a generation. At the heart of this reform programme is a commitment to world-class public services which meet the needs of the economy and wider society. nibusinessinfo.co.uk aligns with the Executive's objective to 'promote and improve access to public services and information in Northern Ireland.'

Aiming to provide essential services to the business sector, nibusinessinfo.co.uk complements nidirect, the official government website for Northern Ireland citizens. Both sites play a key role in improving the quality and cost-effectiveness of public services to include delivery of the wider public sector reform programme and efficiency savings. They aim to make it easier for businesses and citizens in Northern Ireland to access government information and services.

12/06/2026

Business Transformation Grants Programme

Businesses, social enterprises and enterprise partners in the Derry City and Strabane District area can now apply for new economic development funding through the Derry Strabane Local Economic Partnership, supported by the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund.

Grants from £5,000 to £25,000 are available.

Projects demonstrating growth may include:

- Introducing new technology or automation that significantly improves efficiency.
- Increasing production or service capacity to meet growing demand.
- Developing new products or services enabled by investment.
- Implementing systems that fundamentally change business operations.

Applications will close at midday on 16 July 2026.

Find out more in the first comment.

Derry City & Strabane District Council | Department for the Economy NI

12/06/2026

The Rural Action Awards are offering grants to support volunteer-led community projects across rural areas of Northern Ireland and the border region of Ireland.

Grants of £1,000 or €1,000 are available to constituted rural organisations, including social enterprises, charities, not-for-profit groups, and sporting, cultural or heritage bodies. In total, 12 projects will be supported, with three funding rounds running and four projects selected at random in each round following verification.

The call for applications will close on Saturday 20 June 2026.

Check the first comment for full details.

11/06/2026

Community batteries consultation

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has launched a call for evidence on the role of community batteries to:

- understand opportunities, benefits and barriers to delivery
- seek input on how safety can be ensured
- get examples of community battery projects from the UK and internationally

The findings will help inform future policy and development in this area.

Find out more about the consultation and how to respond - link in the first comment.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

11/06/2026

Get your food business summer-ready: free tools from the FSA

Running a food business in Northern Ireland? The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) Safer Food Means Better Business Campaign aims to support food businesses with easy-to-access and free-to-use resources to help them stay on top of food hygiene and safety practices.

Find out more - link in the first comment.

Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland

10/06/2026

InterTradeIreland Nourish and Innovate Programme

Small food producers can access support through the Nourish and Innovate programme, designed to help address regulatory, technical and market challenges.

Why choose Nourish and Innovate?

- Access to food innovation expertise and facilities
- Entrepreneurship masterclasses
- Workable solutions to real life industry challenges

The pilot adopts a challenge-driven, demand-led approach and promotes scalable innovation through a blended delivery model. It also ensures regional equity by targeting businesses across the island, promoting learning and collaboration.

Check the first link for more info.

InterTradeIreland

10/06/2026

Programmes to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale

Women entrepreneurs across the island of Ireland can access programmes designed to support business growth, innovation and scaling:

- WeGrow supports established women-led SMEs to expand and assess their business potential. Applications for cohorts 3 and 4 close 4 September 2026, with an online information session on 25 June 2026
- WeScale helps women scale their businesses through expert-led learning, mentoring and investor access.

All programmes offer mentoring, workshops, tailored support and networking opportunities.

They are delivered through the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme by InterTradeIreland, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.

See the first comment below for full details.

InterTradeIreland | Invest Northern Ireland | Enterprise Ireland

09/06/2026

Small Grants Scheme 2026-27

Community groups across Northern Ireland can apply for funding to support environmental improvement projects through the Small Grants Scheme.

Grants of £500 to £3,000 are available for projects that benefit the wider community
The scheme supports community groups, schools, not-for-profit organisations and unconstituted groups.

Projects should enhance green spaces, build civic pride and support community wellbeing. Activities can include transforming underused spaces, improving biodiversity and promoting environmentally focused actions.

Check the first comment for more details.

Ards and North Down Borough Council | Derry City & Strabane District Council | Mid Ulster District Council | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council | Belfast City Council | Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council | Fermanagh and Omagh District Council | Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council | Newry, Mourne and Down District Council | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough

09/06/2026

WeVenture: support for women researchers

Women researchers can apply for WeVenture programmes to explore and develop the commercial potential of their work, delivered through the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme by InterTradeIreland with Invest Northern Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.

Participants can apply to one programme at a time:

- Capability Building: a flexible series of masterclasses to develop skills, confidence and entrepreneurial mindset across three themes, with places offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Ideation: workshops and mentoring to support early-stage ideas.
- Pre-Commercialisation: support for those with more developed ideas, including expert mentoring and peer learning.

Check the eligibility details - link in the first comment.

InterTradeIreland | Invest Northern Ireland | Enterprise Ireland

08/06/2026

Digitalisation support for social enterprises in NI

A new programme will support social enterprises in Northern Ireland to strengthen their digital presence, including websites, strategy and use of AI.

Delivered by Social Enterprise NI (SENI) with support from the Department for the Economy and in partnership with Lockview, it will work with four organisations to improve website performance, user experience and digital processes.

Participants will develop a clear digital strategy, create or upgrade an income-focused website, and build confidence in using digital and AI tools.

Applications are now open - link in the first comment.

Social Enterprise Northern Ireland | Department for the Economy NI | Lockview Business Solutions

05/06/2026

Go Succeed | Free business events coming up soon

Events covering a range of subjects are happening over the coming days, including:

- Monday 8 June - Mastering Email Marketing using Mailchimp - online
- Tuesday 9 June - Creating Video Content on Your Smartphone - Omagh Enterprise
- Thursday 11 June - Crafting a Value Proposition to Drive Sales - Haslem Hotel, Lisburn
- Tuesday 16 June - Marketing using AI for Business - Mallusk Enterprise
- Wednesday 17 June - Starting Your Business from Home - online

See the full list of events - link in the first comment.

Go Succeed NI | Enterprise NI

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