Menu
25/04/2017
Invest NI Announce Latest Round Of Innovation Vouchers
Invest NI are inviting businesses across Northern Ireland to apply for up to £5,000 of of Innovation Vouchers to improve or create new products or services.
Innovation Vouchers allow businesses to access skills and expertise from one of 39 registered knowledge providers - universities, colleges or technical institutes - throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
It is available to eligible small and medium-sized businesses who need expert support to resolve a business problem and get help to:
• develop ideas for new and improved products, processes and services
• test and validate new or enhanced products and services
• use or experiment with new materials
• tap into research and scientific expertise
The Vouchers are available to small businesses, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and medium-sized businesses if they have not yet received assistance through Invest Northern Ireland's research and development programme in the past five years.
The aim of the programme is to deliver innovation. Some activities will not qualify for voucher support. For example, you cannot use the voucher for:
• buying equipment
• standard training
• general marketing
• website optimisation
• standard app development
• business plans and economic appraisals
More information is available here.
Innovation Vouchers allow businesses to access skills and expertise from one of 39 registered knowledge providers - universities, colleges or technical institutes - throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
It is available to eligible small and medium-sized businesses who need expert support to resolve a business problem and get help to:
• develop ideas for new and improved products, processes and services
• test and validate new or enhanced products and services
• use or experiment with new materials
• tap into research and scientific expertise
The Vouchers are available to small businesses, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, and medium-sized businesses if they have not yet received assistance through Invest Northern Ireland's research and development programme in the past five years.
The aim of the programme is to deliver innovation. Some activities will not qualify for voucher support. For example, you cannot use the voucher for:
• buying equipment
• standard training
• general marketing
• website optimisation
• standard app development
• business plans and economic appraisals
More information is available here.
Related Northern Ireland Business News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
03 September 2013
Minister Launches New Connected Health Innovation Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched the new £7m Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC) at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. CHIC is the result of a £6.8m investment by a consortium of leading technology companies and is being supported by a £5m R&D offer from Invest Northern Ireland.
Minister Launches New Connected Health Innovation Centre
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has launched the new £7m Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC) at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown. CHIC is the result of a £6.8m investment by a consortium of leading technology companies and is being supported by a £5m R&D offer from Invest Northern Ireland.
06 August 2009
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally friendly' solutions into store nationwide.
Tesco Cuts Out Landfills
Retail giant Tesco has diverted all of its Northern Ireland waste away from landfills over the last 12 months, it has been revealed. Tesco bosses have also implemented several 'environmentally friendly' solutions into store nationwide.
09 August 2018
Cross-Border Expansion Workshop Announced By Innovation Factory
The Innovation Factory has announced a free workshop aimed at helping businesses explore expansion into new cross-border territories.
Cross-Border Expansion Workshop Announced By Innovation Factory
The Innovation Factory has announced a free workshop aimed at helping businesses explore expansion into new cross-border territories.
31 May 2002
Trade Awards mark North South co-operation
The InterTradeIreland All-Island Trade Awards in the Waterfront Hall marked the increasing importance of the contribution of cross-border businesses throughout Ireland.
Trade Awards mark North South co-operation
The InterTradeIreland All-Island Trade Awards in the Waterfront Hall marked the increasing importance of the contribution of cross-border businesses throughout Ireland.
07 December 2001
Northern Ireland likely to avoid worldwide economic slump
Northern Ireland’s economy is likely to avoid the worst effects of the global economic slowdown, the First Trust Bank has said.
Northern Ireland likely to avoid worldwide economic slump
Northern Ireland’s economy is likely to avoid the worst effects of the global economic slowdown, the First Trust Bank has said.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A dry and sunny start but cloud bubbling up with a few showers developing from late morning. Becoming dry and sunny along the east coast in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 12 °C.Tonight:Showers gradually die out to leave good clear spells in the evening and overnight. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
