City for start-ups

Go out on your own without going it alone

If you're in the process of starting or have recently started a business, social enterprise or co-operative and need guidance to develop your business strategy, our support programmes can help.

Our free, tailored business support includes:

• knowledge and insight from business experts
• workshops
• legal guidance
• incentives.

Business Start support

We offer a broad range of programmes including: 

• Belfast Enterprise Academy
• Go for it
• Kick Start

Assessing your needs

Complete a short questionnaire (link opens in new window) about your business support needs. Our team will assess your information and be in touch within three working days to outline the support available to you. 

Case study

No matter how big or small your idea is, the Go For It programme can turn your idea into a successful business. See how the programme was instrumental in helping Stacey Quinn set up her business ‘Sports 4 Autism’.