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What are Start-Up Innovation Driven Enterprises?
Start-Up Innovation Driven Enterprises (IDEs) are young, early-stage companies, led by ambitious founder teams with the potential to develop new innovative products and services, or are using existing technology to disrupt traditional industries, and a drive and capability to succeed on a global scale.
Our support for innovation driven Start-ups
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MaRS Global
Helps tech businesses expand in North America, focusing on innovation in fields like AI, biotech, and clean energy.
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Founder Labs
The accelerator programme supports high-potential tech IDE founders in Northern Ireland with six months of mentoring, global study visits, and investor pitching.
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The Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
Helps NHS staff in Northern Ireland develop innovative ideas, offering mentoring, resources, and support to launch and scale businesses.
Additional support for IDEs
We have a range of support available to help IDEs to develop their value propositions and scale their businesses. Some of this support is available to any business in Northern Ireland that meets the eligibility criteria.
Some of our support programmes are only available to Invest Northern Ireland clients. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see how we support business.
Browse support for business for more information on each of our programmes, including eligibility criteria.
Contact us
If you are interested in more information on start-up innovation driven enterprises, contact our Business Support Team on 0800 181 4422 or complete the enquiry form.
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Develop products and services
Innovation Vouchers
Innovation Vouchers offers up to £5K to be used to develop innovative solutions to business issues.
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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.