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News update · Derry and Strabane

Five-day enterprise programme announced for Derry and Strabane

Events from 16 to 20 November will cover digital content, inclusive entrepreneurship, business networking and self-employment support.

A programme of business-support events is planned across the Derry City and Strabane district from Monday 16 to Friday 20 November for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The opening digital-content masterclass is followed by an event for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners from ethnic-minority backgrounds on 17 November. Local finalists in The Ultimate Pitch are due to represent the district on 18 November.

A Strabane event at North West Regional College on 19 November will celebrate local businesses and community achievement. The programme ends at the Destined Building in Derry on 20 November with support for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions considering self-employment. The council directs people to Go Succeed for full event and registration details.

Sources & reporting notes

Source publication: 2026-11-02

Derry City and Strabane District Council ↗

Official council article read in full on 2 November 2026. The page gives a publication date but no exact time. Programme dates, themes and named venues were checked against the source; no availability or successful registration was inferred.