Social entrepreneurs

Invest Northern Ireland recognises the important role the social economy has to play in developing the wealth of Northern Ireland.

If you are thinking about setting up a social enterprise or growing an existing social enterprise, the Social Entrepreneurship Programme may be able to assist you.

The concept of the Social Entrepreneurship Programme is firmly founded on a commercial business model. Focus will be placed on maximising economic impact and business growth after start up and those businesses which are capable of making a significant economic impact.  
The four elements of the programme funded by Invest NI are all aimed at the promotion of sustainable models of business and provide capability support to allow organisations to set up and develop businesses with the potential of start up, growth or export development.

Lead in Development – Advice for groups without a clearly identified business start up idea or who need help to refine their idea.

Core Capability Support – A package of assistance to help groups develop their business plan, the potential for financial assistance towards start-up costs, start up capability advice and aftercare during the first year of trading.

Post Start Strategic Mentoring – One to one strategic mentoring specific to the needs of the groups.  This is aimed at existing social enterprises with growth and export potential.

Mentoring Support for Transitional Groups - advice and support for voluntary and community sector groups seeking to make the transition to a social enterprise.

For further information please contact:-

Contact

Catherine O'Neill
T: 028 9069 8157
E: catherine.oneill@investni.com

Go for It helpdesk
T: 0800 027 0639