Creative business support and funding
Advisory support for creative businesses
There are several sources of advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Invest Northern Ireland
Invest NI offers a range of advisory support to businesses in the creative sector, including:
- design support in Northern Ireland
- research and development support
- intellectual property advice
- collaborative working advice
- skills development support
Northern Ireland Screen
NI Screen offers mainly funding and skills support for the film, television and digital content industry. However, they also:
- offer free information service - helping you with all aspects of filming in Northern Ireland, including budgeting, studios, crew, locations, permissions and services
- occasionally organise trade missions - giving individuals and businesses an opportunity to visit target markets and festivals at home and abroad
They also offer a range of education and work experience programmes for young people considering a career in the industry. Explore Northern Ireland Screen support.
Arts & Business Northern Ireland
Arts & Business NI supports collaboration between business and the arts by providing advice, fundraising learning and consultancy support. Find out more about Arts & Business NI membership.
Craft NI
Craft NI runs a number of programmes to support the craft sector and the makers of quality contemporary craft. Its website is updated frequently with various training opportunities, webinars and workshops aimed to help you establish a successful craft practice. Find out more about Craft NI's programmes.