Up to £45,000 funding to help innovative micro, small and medium-sized businesses scale, create employment and move into new markets outside Northern Ireland.
Applications close at midday on Friday 30 January 2026.
Who it is for
The programme is open to Northern Ireland micro, small and medium-sized businesses that can demonstrate clear plans to grow sales outside NI and create additional employment. To be considered, your business should
- have a product or service suitable for selling outside Northern Ireland
- have the potential to increase new employment within the business
- be able to demonstrate the need for government support
- have annual turnover under around £2 million or sales outside NI less than £250,000
Download the Ambition to Grow guidance notes (PDF, 1.7MB) to read the full criteria.
Support you can get
Successful applicants can access up to £45,000 in funding to accelerate their growth plans. The funding package includes
How to apply
To find out if your business is eligible, complete Invest Northern Ireland’s eligibility checker.
Support organisers
Next Steps
on the Invest NI website
Published
20 January 2026
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