Invest NI: Social Entrepreneurship Programme
Overview
Invest NI's Social Entrepreneurship Programme can help you with your business plan and market research. If your social enterprise is going to export its goods or services, they may be able to offer financial assistance towards start-up costs such as salaries, marketing, equipment and overheads.
They also offer financial support through their Jobs Fund to people who live in areas of greatest need or young people currently not in employment, education or training, who wish to set up a social enterprise.
You should also explore the following guides for social enterprises:
Guide to financial support available in Northern Ireland (PDF).
Guide to mentoring support available in Northern Ireland (PDF).
Guide to networking support available in Northern Ireland (PDF).