# Invest Northern Ireland

## About

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is the Economic Development Agency for Northern Ireland. We offer the business community a single organisation providing high-quality services, programmes, support and advice helping businesses function efficiently and compete successfully locally and internationally.

- Verified: Yes

## Services

### Economic Development Agency
- [Business Investment Support](https://bilarna.com/services/economic-development-agency/business-investment-support)

## Pricing

- Model: custom

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What does Invest Northern Ireland do?**
A: Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) is the regional economic development agency for Northern Ireland. It provides a single organisation offering high-quality services, programmes, support, and advice to help businesses function efficiently and compete successfully both locally and internationally. The agency assists businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to larger enterprises, with initiatives such as collaborative SME groups, capital investment for agri-food transformation, and innovation partnerships with universities. Invest NI also organises events and workshops on topics like commercialisation and training needs analysis to help businesses develop. Through its support, Invest NI aims to drive economic growth and enhance competitiveness across Northern Ireland.

**Q: What types of business support does Invest Northern Ireland offer?**
A: Invest Northern Ireland offers a wide range of business support including financial assistance programmes, advisory services, and networking events. Key initiatives include support for SME groups to collaborate and exploit competitiveness opportunities, transformative capital investment for agri-food businesses, and programmes to attract talent and tap university expertise for innovative solutions. The agency also runs workshops such as 'Ready for Market: Practical Steps to Commercialisation' and 'Training Needs Analysis Workshops' to help businesses identify their needs and plan growth. Additionally, Invest NI provides international business expansion support and publishes success stories through its media centre. This comprehensive support is designed to enhance the competitiveness and growth of businesses in Northern Ireland.

**Q: How can a business apply for Invest Northern Ireland funding programs?**
A: Businesses can apply for Invest Northern Ireland funding programmes by visiting the official Invest NI website and reviewing the open applications section. Current opportunities include support for SME groups to collaborate and exploit competitiveness opportunities, with a deadline of 43 days remaining, and transformative capital investment for agri-food businesses. The application process typically requires submitting a detailed proposal outlining the business needs, collaboration plans, or investment project. Invest NI recommends attending relevant events and workshops, such as the 'Training Needs Analysis Workshop', to better understand programme requirements and prepare a strong application. For programmes involving talent attraction and university expertise, businesses should engage with Invest NI advisory services to ensure alignment with objectives. All specific guidance and deadlines are provided on the Invest NI website.

## Links

- Profile: https://bilarna.com/provider/investni
- Structured data: https://bilarna.com/provider/investni/agent.json
- API schema: https://bilarna.com/provider/investni/openapi.yaml