Invest Northern Ireland has a range of support available to those who are considering starting up a new business. Some services are offered in collaboration with Northern Ireland's network of Enterprise Agencies or Business Centres and the Local Councils.

Enterprise Northern Ireland is the association of Local Enterprise Agencies (LEAs) in Northern Ireland. It exists to make Northern Ireland more enterprising and innovative focussing on entrepreneurship, business start and business growth across all sectors.

The Prince's Trust provide a range of support for people aged between 18 and 30 year olds who want to start a business.

Formally Shell Livewire NI, now Advantage NI, specialise in supporting young people in Northern Ireland to start or grow a business. They offer lots of advice and support and the best thing is it’s all free of charge!

The Belfast Business Top 50 will pay tribute to the entrepreneurs and business leaders who are role models within their communities, creating wealth and jobs in challenging economic times.