23 Nov 2022

Kick Start Phase 2 Info Session Webinar

The Kick Start (Phase 2) Programme is a Business Mentoring and Support Programme which will provide expert independent support directly to eligible businesses.

The programme aims to provide eligible tourism businesses with free access to a range of advisory and mentoring support to inform critical business decisions now, and to ensure longer-term sustainability.

As with the Phase 1 of Kick Start, this 2nd Phase will access to expert resource to plan and implement detailed action plans across four key business areas:

• Financial/Business Model Restructuring
• Digital Innovation and Productivity
• Recruitment and Talent Development
• Sustainability

Eligible tourism businesses will be invited to attend a preliminary business diagnostic clinic with a Tourism NI approved business advisor. Successful applicants will then work with an assigned mentor to develop bespoke detailed action plans to help build the competitiveness of their business and to aid their continued recovery and sustainability.

Tourism NI will fully fund the scope of works agreed within the Letter of Offer for successful applicants.

Full details on the programme, eligibility criteria and how to apply will be discussed in this information session.