How to apply
Applicants must submit their completed application form to Belfast City Council by 4pm on the 11 December 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Before applying, applicants should:
- Read this document in full, in particulal, Who Can Apply, What We Are Looking For and Application Criteria.
- Complete every section of the application form within the word limits given.
- Make sure any supporting links, such as a pitch deck, showreel or prototype, can be opened without a password, or provide the password.
- Complete the optional equality monitoring form, which is held separately from the application.
An information session will be held online in advance of the closing date.
If you need the application form in another format, or need any reasonable adjustments to apply, please contact the programme team before the closing date. If you are unsure whether your business is eligible, please talk to us before applying.
For an application form, email [email protected].