Rural entrepreneurs

Many farmers, rural community and countryside dwellers in Northern Ireland have used the uniqueness of their location or circumstances to inspire and drive forward successful businesses.

Rural entrepreneurs have successfully diversified into or started new businesses in markets as diverse as agri-food, crafts, recycling, leisure and health.

If you have an idea for off-farm or on-farm businesses, or any agricultural or rural based business, Invest NI can help you with ongoing specialist support. We can help you make your vision a reality.

A network of support

We work closely with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) and the Ulster Farmer’s Union to ensure that the wide range of support available to rural and farming communities throughout Northern Ireland is as effective as possible.

Our support is particularly aimed at businesses in manufacturing and tradeable services that have export potential.

Contact

Elaine Brown
T: 028 9069 8167
E: elaine.brown@investni.com

Go for It helpdesk
T: 0808 127 0000

The brochure, a look at opening your business to new prospects, highlights case studies of rural based businesses and the support available to rural entrepreneurs. Download the a look at opening your business to new prospects brochure (PDF)