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Managed by Belfast City Council, this page provides useful information for Belfast businesses.

Belfast City Council's Belfast Business Info page provides a range of useful information for businesses in Belfast. This includes our services such as business events and programmes, tender opportunities, jobs and other business news.

14/11/2025

Belfast City Council is delighted to support Young Enterprise Northern Ireland at the launch of the 10th annual Big Market, a flagship event showcasing the entrepreneurial talents of young people from across Northern Ireland.

This milestone celebration taking place in the iconic St George’s Market will bring together hundreds of students aged 10–18, giving them the opportunity to trade their products and services with the public, gaining real-world business experience and confidence. Over the past decade, the event has grown into a vibrant celebration of youth innovation, creativity, and enterprise.

https://yeni.co.uk/events/big-market-2025/

📅Wednesday 10th December
🕛10am
📍St George's Market

10/11/2025

Are you an established business owner or thinking about starting your own business?

Join Belfast City Council on the first day of Global Entrepreneurship Week and meet the Enterprise and Business Growth team who will be available to speak to individuals who are keen to start their own business.

Our team can share information on the specific support we can provide for established businesses, social enterprises and those starting out for the first time. We also signpost you to support from our city-wide partners, such as Invest Northern Ireland, Belfast Met and other business support organisations.

➡Find out more and register here: Business Events & Networking in NI | Go Succeed

06/11/2025

📣Final call for Applications

Applications for the Social Economy Incentive Fund close on Tuesday 11 November.

If you have a new or early stage social economy or co-operative business our Social Economy Incentive Fund could help!

Funding can cover:
👉support including equipment to help achieve growth
👉set up costs
👉skills development and specialist mentoring support
👉new licences or subscriptions (not already provided by another programme).

Don’t miss out – find out more and apply here: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Business-and-investment/City-for-business/Social-economy/Social-Economy-Incentive-Fund

06/11/2025

💡'Showcasing Social Value’ with Work West Enterprise Agency in partnership with Belfast City Council.

As part of our Go Social programme, this best practice event will showcase social value in action. Come along to hear first hand how 3 local businesses have built partnerships, created opportunities and delivered real social impact across Belfast.

📅Thursday 13 November
🕛10am – 1pm
📍Blackmountain Shared Space

Find out more and register here: https://tinyurl.com/mtvr8mns

05/11/2025

Belfast City Council are supporting the Belfast Media Festival next week as it returns to The MAC from 11–13 November for its sixteenth year — now even bigger, with an extra day added to the schedule!

All events are free and highlights this year include, Banijay UK’s Executive Chairman Patrick Holland, the teams behind BAFTA award-winning series, Blue Lights, Channel 4 TV series, Trespasses TG4’s Irish language sensation, Crá and many more.

From BAFTA winners to global streamers, indies to students, BMF is where connections are made and creativity thrives.

➡Register now: belfastmediafestival.co.uk
📍The MAC
🗓 11 - 13 November 2025

04/11/2025

💡Starting Your Business from Home Masterclass

Turn your home into the perfect base for your business with tips on productivity, motivation, marketing and more.

✨ Whether you're freelancing, selling online, or building a service-based brand, this event will help you turn your home into a thriving business HQ.

🗓Thursday 13 November 2025
🕛10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍East Belfast Enterprise

🔗Find out more information and register https://gosucceed.glistrr.com/e/799

03/11/2025

As Belfast prepares to host Fleadh 2026, we're hosting online information sessions to help businesses and organisations tune up for success🎻

With over 700,000 people set to visit our city from Sunday 2 to Sunday 9 August, discover how to prepare, connect, and take full advantage of the opportunities will bring to Belfast next year.

Register for a session of your choice at: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/fleadhstakeholdersessions

Comhaltas

30/10/2025

Interested in building your future with the Northern Ireland Civil Service? Our Apprenticeship Support Programme can help you get there!

The NI Civil Service Operational Delivery Apprenticeships Programme is open for applications offering over 200 Admin Apprenticeship positions across a range of departments.

We are delivering a specialist support programme designed to help you confidently complete every stage of the NICS recruitment process, from application and online assessments through to your final interview.

Sign up now for our Business Services Academy to access to the support programme
➡ https://online.belfastcity.gov.uk/eoi-employment-academy/

Hurry before the application process for these NI Civil Service jobs closes on 7 November.

27/10/2025

📣Our Social Economy Incentive Fund is open for applications!

The competitive fund offers grants of up to £10,000 to help support Belfast based social enterprises and co-operatives.

It can help with:
👉set up costs
👉equipment or machinery
👉staff skills development
👉new expertise

The application process includes a short application form and participation in a Dragons’ Den style pitching event.

Applications close on Tuesday 11 November at 4pm.

More details on how to apply https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Business-and-investment/City-for-business/Social-economy/Social-Economy-Incentive-Fund

24/10/2025

📣Creative and cultural entrepreneurs, get ready for the 1-Day Rebellion™ supported by Belfast City Council on Wednesday 29 October.

Experience an entrepreneurial and creative celebration with NI’s first-ever Indigenous Fashion Show - live at Belfast Castle featuring Fashion Speaks International, an indigenous fashion agency from British Columbia. This unique experience mixes style, sustainability, culture, and purpose as the show ends with their signature “red dress showcase”.

In addition to the fashion show there is free access to a range of “Let’s Talk…” immersive virtual panels. All the themes covered focus on business start / growth through different perspectives including - innovation; collaboration; wellbeing and multicultural empowerment.

With an emphasis on creating spaces for marginalised business owners, creators, and leaders - this isn’t just an event. It’s a movement.

Book your tickets for the live indigenous fashion show and virtual events in the comments below 👇

21/10/2025

Another great evening at the Belfast Chamber Business Awards celebrating excellence and innovation across Belfast’s business sector. 🏆

Belfast City Council were proud sponsors of the Best New Business Award. Winners iReel received their award from Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Tracy Kelly.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists recognised for their achievements driving Belfast’s economic success.🎉

14/10/2025

📣Your voice is key in shaping the future of micro and small businesses. 💬

Take the NI Enterprise Barometer Survey to share your experiences and highlight the challenges and opportunities facing small businesses PLUS you could WIN a £250 Elephant Rock Hotel voucher!

Survey closes soon – don’t miss your chance.

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BaroCouncil

The NI Enterprise Barometer 2025 is supported by British
Business Bank.

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