An Enterprise Fund that would cost the taxpayer £50 million has "captured the imagination" of both local and International business.
That's according to Economic Development's chief executive officer - who says a consultation on the new scheme is proving successful.
It's designed to support the growth of new business through grants, loans and equity investments for start-ups already based here, and others located elsewhere.
Minister Laurence Skelly hopes it will create new jobs and 'future-proof' the economy.
Chris Corlett gives us a progress update:
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