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About our innovation support

We assist companies to grow, export and remain competitive through innovation by providing advice, financial support and online resources from a team of independent specialists.

Our goal is to accelerate economic growth by stimulating and supporting innovation in Northern Ireland.

What benefits can innovation offer?

We are committed to helping Northern Ireland businesses increase their market share, scale up and become successful innovators. We offer funding and solutions that could improve business competitiveness, encourage further innovation for your company and benefit the local economy.

Am I eligible for innovation support?

Our innovation support is available to any business in Northern Ireland that meets the eligibility criteria. 

See each support area for more information on eligibility.  

Innovation support

The range of support we provide for innovation. 

  • Innovation vouchers

    Up to £5,000 to develop innovative solutions with universities, colleges or public funded research partners.

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  • Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

    Improve your competitiveness by accessing expertise available via local knowledge providers.

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  • Business Innovation Grant

    Up to £20,000 of grant support to develop and bring innovative products, services, or processes to market.

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  • Innovate UK

    Innovate UK can help you identify other sources of funding that align with your business needs and offer guidance on the application process.

    Learn more

  • Innovate NI

    Advice, guidance, and support to help bring your idea from concept to successful commercialisation and implementation.

    Learn more

Discover more

Watch our case studies on how Northern Ireland businesses have benefited from the support received from Invest NI to further growth through innovation and R&D.

Contact us

If you are interested in finding out more about our innovation support, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.

For information on how we use your personal data including your rights, see our privacy notice.

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  • Develop products and services

    Technical Advice

    Our technical experts can assist you by offering specialist advice and seminars on key areas.

  • Develop products and services

    Innovation Vouchers

    Innovation Vouchers offers up to £5K to be used to develop innovative solutions to business issues.