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November 5, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Waterproof socks, an AI maths learning platform, and a medical sensor to detect when someone stops breathing – just some of the business ideas set to go head-to-head in the final of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch later this month. Entrepreneurs from across Northern Ireland, representing each council area, will make one final pitch to […]
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November 4, 2025 by Evan Flynn
“I’m ready to grow my business, but I’m not sure on the next steps.” It’s something we hear all the time at Go Succeed – and it’s exactly what we’re here to help with. Whether you’re looking across the Irish Sea to Great Britain or exploring opportunities closer to home in the Republic of Ireland, […]
October 28, 2025 / October 30, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Derry entrepreneur has taken the top spot at the Derry City and Strabane district Ultimate Pitch final after impressing the judges with her business SeeMe, an AI enabled personal archive platform capturing the memories behind our images. Mary Blake secured £1,000 in investment for her business and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch […]
October 24, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Bellaghy-based entrepreneur has taken the top spot at the Mid Ulster local heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch after impressing the judges with his maths learning platform for children. Noel Doyle, the designer of MathsIMade, secured £1,000 in investment for his business idea and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch Final next […]
October 23, 2025 by Evan Flynn
The power of collaboration is undeniable. At Go Succeed, we work with a wide variety of businesses – big and small, new and established, and across all kinds of sectors, from farming to pharmaceuticals. Through this work, we’ve seen firsthand how businesses can beautifully complement one another – filling gaps, sharing strengths, and creating opportunities […]
October 22, 2025 / October 22, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Carryduff entrepreneur has come out on top in the Lisburn and Castlereagh heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, after impressing judges with her idea for a business to build soft skills among tech leaders operating in an increasingly AI-driven world. Katie Willoughby has designed ProTech to appeal to large tech companies, addressing a […]
October 20, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Carrickfergus man has made ‘The Ultimate Pitch’ to win investment for his new business that conducts hull inspections of vessels. William Mawhinney wowed judges to secure £1,000 in investment and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch Final next month where he’ll be in with the chance of an additional £5,000. The competition is […]
A local entrepreneur has taken the top spot at the Newry Mourne and Down Ultimate Pitch final after impressing the judges with her nutrition sachets designed to blend seamlessly into drinks, foods and routines. Ruchira Radhe Rangaprasad secured £1,000 in investment for her business idea, Balantra, and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch Final […]
October 17, 2025 / October 17, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Dollingstown woman who creates skincare and holistic therapy products from natural ingredients has won the local heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. Margaret McKee of Humble Bee Therapies secured £1,000 investment for her business, and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch Final next month, where she’ll be in with the chance of […]
October 10, 2025 / October 14, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Winner of the local heat will progress to Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch Final A mum who has designed an app to support the parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has taken the top prize in the Ards and North Down heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. Alexandra Mooney from Newtownards came […]
October 6, 2025 / October 14, 2025 by Evan Flynn
The female entrepreneur behind a digital property rental portal has taken the top prize in the Belfast heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch. Donnamarie Robertson of Landlord and Tenant Protection secured £1,000 investment for her business, and a place in the regional Ultimate Pitch Final next month where she’ll be in with the chance […]
October 2, 2025 / October 28, 2025 by Evan Flynn
A Coleraine-based designer has come out on top in the Causeway Coast and Glens Ultimate Pitch final after wowing judges with his range of waterproof socks, designed to improve comfort and performance for outdoors use. Sander Van Eck secured £1,000 for his business NOORD waterproof socks by winning the local heat of the competition, organised by […]
October 2, 2025 / October 27, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Entrepreneur Diane Reilly will progress to Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch Final Enniskillen woman Diane Reilly has come out on top of the Fermanagh and Omagh heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, securing £1,000 in investment for her business which aims to dramatically improve the diagnosis of endometriosis. She was chosen for the top […]
October 2, 2025 by Evan Flynn
John Barber will progress to Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch Final A local inventor has come out on top of the Antrim and Newtownabbey heat of Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch, securing £1,000 in investment for his potentially life-saving business idea. John Barber was chosen for the top prize after wowing the judges with a […]
September 26, 2025 / September 26, 2025 by Evan Flynn
For many, the autumn time is a season to take stock and plan our next step, whether that be in education, work, or business. You might be thinking about how you can start, grow or scale your own business, but taking that step can be daunting – and expensive. Thankfully, there is a range of […]
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September 8, 2025 / September 8, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Causeway Bowls received mentoring and funding advice through government-backed Go Succeed service A Coleraine-based entrepreneur has ambitions to take her burgeoning business to the next level after receiving vital support from Northern Ireland’s free enterprise service, Go Succeed. Ciara McKenna, a full-time housing officer, wife, and mother of two, opened Causeway Bowls last October – […]
August 21, 2025 / August 20, 2025 by Evan Flynn
The clock is ticking – entries for this year’s Go Succeed: Ultimate Pitch competition close on Friday, 22nd August at 12 noon. If you’ve already submitted your entry (or you’re about to hit send), you might now be wondering – ‘how am I going to deliver the ultimate pitch to the judges this autumn?’ First […]
August 15, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited Healy McKeown Architects in Kilrea, Co Derry Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA has hailed the impact of Go Succeed, the region’s free business support service, during a visit to a business in Co Derry. The Minister was speaking following a visit to Healy McKeown Architects in Kilrea, which recently received […]
August 14, 2025 / August 15, 2025 by Evan Flynn
Government officials visit Bodega Bagels on Northern Ireland tour One of Northern Ireland’s best-known artisan bakers Bodega Bagels has experienced a ‘rise’ in success after receiving assistance from the Go Succeed business support service. The business played host to a visit by representatives of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which recently backed the service […]
Government officials visit Cassidy Hospitality Group on Northern Ireland tour Leading Co Fermanagh hospitality business Cassidy Hospitality Group has found the recipe for success as it continues to expand after receiving assistance from the Go Succeed business support service. The business played host to a visit by representatives of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, […]
Visit hears how one-to-one support is helping local entrepreneur grow her natural therapy venture David Honeyford, Economy spokesperson and Alliance MLA has praised the impact of tailored business support after visiting Natural Salt Therapy, a local wellness business whose growth was boosted by Northern Ireland’s enterprise support service, Go Succeed. During the visit, Mr Honeyford […]
Ulster Unionist MLA visited unique resort in Co Fermanagh Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong has commented on the vital role of local business support following a visit to Finn Lough, whose growth was boosted by Northern Ireland’s enterprise support service, Go Succeed. Finn Lough is a luxury forest resort and spa situated on […]
SDLP MLA tours tech business powering innovation in food distribution Foyle MLA Sinead McLaughlin has praised the role of local business support following a visit to Aeroblue Software, the Derry-based tech company behind Clever Foodie – an innovative software solution helping food distributors streamline their operations. During her visit to the company’s premises at The […]
DUP MLA tours local academy providing creative media training to disadvantaged young people Philip Brett, Economy spokesperson and DUP MLA has praised the positive impact of local business support after visiting the Belfast Electronic Arts & Music Academy (BEAMA), a non-profit social enterprise based in North Belfast which has benefitted from tailored assistance through Northern […]
