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NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) Programme

Between £50,000 to £100,000 funding for the development of technologies for the prevention, diagnosis and management of and recovery from acquired brain injury.

National Institute for Health and Care Research

Mindset extended reality (XR): Digital therapeutics for mental health

UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £3.7 million for R&D projects that provide digital therapeutics for mental health solutions.

Innovate UK

Contracts for Innovation: International Rail Innovation Challenges

Organisations can apply for a share of £500,000 to deliver feasibility studies addressing international rail challenges.

Innovate UK

Women into Leadership Programme

This programme provides personalised support, development of leadership skills, and the opportunity to earn an accredited qualification.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Cluster Acceleration Programme

The Cluster Acceleration Programme aims to boost innovation and productivity among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland by supporting and funding the formation of business clusters.

Invest Northern Ireland

Biomedical Catalyst: Industry-led R&D

UK-registered small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share of up to £15 million to develop innovative solutions to health, and healthcare, challenges.

Innovate UK

Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Innovation: Collaborative R&D

Support organisations in the development and adoption of sustainable technologies for the manufacturing of medicines.

Innovate UK

Social Economy Incentive Fund

The Social Economy Incentive Fund is for new and growing social enterprises that need support at early development, start-up or early growth stages.

Belfast City Council

Spark It

Programme for women at the idea or pre-revenue stage or those who are early-stage trading and need more support or external investment, and includes business idea review, workshops and business mentoring.

InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland

Grow It

Programme for business owners, founders, and directors who have an interest in developing their market all-Island or building on an existing customer base and includes masterclasses, planning sessions and support.

InterTradeIreland, Invest Northern Ireland, Enterprise Ireland