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Business Innovation Grant (BIG)

domainInvest Northern Ireland / Innovate NI·verifiedVerified · Sep 20

Funding / Offer

£5,000–£20,000 at a 70% grant rate for eligible innovation activities

scheduleDurationDeadline: 2026-09-04 12:00 (latest call closed)

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Duration

Deadline: 2026-09-04 12:00 (latest call closed)

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Funding

£5,000–£20,000 at a 70% grant rate for eligible innovation activities

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Selectivity

Competitive

infoAbout this program

Competitive support for Northern Ireland micro and SME businesses developing and commercialising new products, services, processes or business models.

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Funding

£5,000–£20,000 at a 70% grant rate for eligible innovation activities

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Equity

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Program

Invest Northern Ireland / Innovate NI

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Type

Grant

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check_circleRegistered Northern Ireland start-ups, micro-businesses and SMEs in eligible sectors, excluding primary agriculture, with an innovation project meeting scheme criteria.