This pilot scheme provides financial support to attract corporate & incentive events to Northern Ireland that take place between 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024. The scheme aims to drive tourism recovery and attract events to the region that showcase what Northern Ireland has to offer as a world-class business events & incentive destination. The support scheme is funded by Tourism Northern Ireland and administered by Visit Belfast in partnership with Visit Derry.

About the Scheme:

  • Open to corporate & incentive events with a minimum 100 out- of -state  bednights (100 attendees for at least one night or a minimum of 50 attendees for at least two nights)

  •  Awards of £2,500 – up to £50,000 available

  • Funding will be determined based on the number of in person attendees  (up to £50 per out-of-state delegate)

  • 75% of funding can be claimed in advance of the event with 25% claimed after a successful post event evaluation or alternatively the full amount can be claimed post event

  • Applications can be made now for events taking place from 1st April 2023 and 31st March 2024

  • Funding is limited and awards will be made on a first come first served basis so apply early to avoid disappointment

  • Final Closing date: 5pm on Friday 24th February 2023

Funding will be provided for spend against eligible costs such as:

  • Venue costs (including AV, technical and hybrid costs but excluding any food and beverage costs)

  • Exhibition marketing

  • Pre-conference marketing costs

  • Delegate transfer costs

  • Speaker costs

  • In addition to these any other item of expenditure deemed essential to help deliver the conference in Belfast will be considered on a case by case basis

*Please note: Out of state delegates refer to those attending the conference from outside of Northern Ireland. Virtual delegates do not qualify for financial support.

Please apply early to avoid disappointment as funding awards are made on a rolling basis. The team at Visit Derry are available to assist you with your application. For support email conference@visitderry.com or call us on + 44 28 71 377577.