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 mentorship and grant funding through Go Succeed, allowing it to progress with plans to grow into new markets and hire additional staff.
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Delivered through Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils, Go Succeed supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, and existing businesses with easy-to-access advice and support, including extensive masterclasses, mentorship, peer networks, access to grant funding, and business planning at every stage of their growth journey.
In its first 18 months, Go Succeed has directly engaged more than 59,000 individuals and businesses, acting as a catalyst for economic growth across every council area in Northern Ireland.
It has also awarded more than £5.4 million in Go Succeed grants, enabling entrepreneurs and businesses to scale their operations and invest in new technology and equipment to drive efficiencies and growth.
The service is supported by the UK government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which recently backed Go Succeed with a new £9.2 million funding commitment until March 2026.
Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald said: “I am delighted to visit Healy McKeown Architects and see firsthand Go Succeed’s positive impact. Supporting small businesses to grow is vital in creating a more regionally balanced economy and I commend Go Succeed in achieving this.
“Go Succeed has supported thousands of start-ups and small businesses to grow, scale and create good jobs throughout the north and I believe its economic momentum should be financially supported. I would reiterate my call to the British government to provide certainty around its financial funding now and into the future.”
Michael McKeown, Healy McKeown Architects added:
“We were pleased to host the Economy Minister to showcase the incredible impact that Go Succeed has had on our business.
“Through the service we received 15 hours of mentorship that has helped us particularly to supercharge are marketing and website.
“The grant funding allowed us to invest in a new computer system - improving our capability, and enabling us to fully realise our growth plans both in terms of entering new markets and creating job opportunities locally.”
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Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Cllr Oliver McMullan said:
“Healy McKeown Architects is a fantastic example of the real impact that Go Succeed is having on businesses, not only in Causeway Coast and Glens, but across the North of Ireland.
“We have a wealth of talent here in our Council area resulting in businesses with a tremendous sense of entrepreneurial spirit and drive. It is vital that their hard work is continued to be supported and nurtured through services such as Go Succeed, ensuring that our business community can flourish, drive growth, and create jobs and opportunities for all of us.”
To find out more about the Go Succeed service, and how it can transform your business, please visit www.go-succeed.com.
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