UK: Business Innovation Grant for NI businesses

Funding is available to help Northern Ireland businesses develop new ideas, products and services.

Grants of £5,000 - £20,000 (up to 70% of project costs) can help with funding for:

• Market research

• Product testing

• Developing new products

• Market entry planning

• Product launches

• Trade fairs

Who can apply?

• NI based sole traders, micro-businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

• Businesses from most sectors (except primary agriculture, forestry, fisheries or aquaculture)

• The product must involve something new or a significant improvement.

• Not currently be an Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) client or have received an Invest NI grant in the last 5 years

Applications open today: 10 August 2026

Deadline: 12 noon, 4 September 2026