Ambition to Grow: January 2025 programme

The latest round of Invest Northern Ireland's Ambition to Grow programme is now open

The programme offers micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland the chance to secure up to £45,000 in funding and become a part of Invest NI's client portfolio. The initiative supports businesses to expand, create jobs, and grow sales outside Northern Ireland.

Businesses can receive up to £45,000 in financial support, broken down as follows:

• £30,000 for creating new jobs
• £10,000 for business development
• £5,000 for completing an Export Health Check, Export Marketing Plan and Innovate NI Self-Assessment

To qualify, your business must:

• manufacture a product or provide a tradeable service
• have plans to grow sales outside Northern Ireland
• show potential to create new jobs
• have an annual turnover under £1 million or sales outside Northern Ireland less than £300,000

How to apply

To apply, you must first complete the Ambition to Grow eligibility checker. 

Download the Ambition to Grow guidance notes for eligibility and conditions (PDF, 585K). You should also read the Ambition to Grow FAQs (PDF, 174K) before applying.

First published 30 December 2024