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About the Ambition to Grow programme

Our Ambition to Grow programme looks for Northern Ireland’s most innovative and ambitious businesses to apply for up to £45,000 in funding. Successful applicants will also become part of Invest Northern Ireland’s client portfolio.

Designed specifically to help micro, small and medium sized local enterprises, Ambition to Grow supports businesses to create good jobs and increase sales of innovative products or services outside Northern Ireland.

The next application call for Ambition to Grow will open on Monday 6 January 2025.

How can my business benefit from the Ambition to Grow programme?

Participants in the Ambition to Grow programme can receive up to £45,000 in financial support. This support is broken down as follows:

Who can apply for the Ambition to Grow programme?

Our Ambition to Grow programme is open to all businesses in Northern Ireland who meet the eligibility criteria.

Who is eligible for the Ambition to Grow programme?

The programme is designed for businesses that:

  • Manufacture a product or provide a tradeable service
  • Can demonstrate a clear plan to grow sales to customers outside Northern Ireland
  • Have the potential to create new employment within the business
  • Currently have annual turnover under £1m or sales outside Northern Ireland less than £300,000

How to apply?

The next application call for Ambition to Grow will open on Monday 6 January 2025 at 9:00.

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Hear how the Ambition to Grow programme helped Nomadic Watches grow their business both locally and internationally.

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