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Business funding and grants in Northern Ireland
Grant funding, Cyber Essentials funding and free cyber security support for start-ups, SMEs and charities across Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
Support in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre
Northern Ireland’s cyber security centre, with advice, events and guidance for local businesses. It has run funded Cyber Essentials programmes for Northern Ireland businesses.
NI Business Info
The official online business advice service for Northern Ireland, including information on funding and cyber security.
Invest NI
Northern Ireland’s economic development agency, offering support and funding for growing businesses.
UK-wide funding open to Northern Ireland
Free Supported Cyber Essentials Certification
For registered charities under £2 million turnover anywhere in the UK. The Supported Service is free and you pay only the Marking Only fee, from £319 + VAT.
Secure Innovation Security Reviews
A government-funded security review for innovative SMEs: £2,500 funded, you contribute £500.
NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit
Free, personalised step-by-step cyber security actions for sole traders and small organisations.
See every open and closed scheme in the funding finder.
Closed schemes in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Cyber Essentials Funded Programme 24/25
Funded Cyber Essentials for micro and small Northern Ireland businesses. The 2024/25 programme is closed.
Frequently asked questions
Is there Cyber Essentials funding in Northern Ireland?
There isn’t a Northern Ireland-only Cyber Essentials grant open at the moment. UK-wide options include the Free Supported Cyber Essentials Certification offer for charities and the government-funded Secure Innovation Security Reviews for innovative SMEs. See Cyber Essentials funding.
Where can organisations in Northern Ireland get free cyber security help?
The Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre is the local starting point. The NCSC Cyber Action Toolkit is also free for small organisations anywhere in the UK.
Which areas does this page cover?
This page covers Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry and Tyrone.
Based in Northern Ireland?
Tell us about your organisation and we’ll point you to the funding and support that fits.