Innovate+ supports your business through a simple, step-by-step journey helping you identify opportunities, develop a plan and put it into action.
Your Innovation Pathway
How it works
Register your interest and complete a short eligibility check. This involves a simple form to confirm your business meets the basic SME criteria to take part in Innovate+.
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Get Started
Complete a short audit to get a clear picture of how your business is performing when it comes to innovation.
It highlights what’s working well, where improvements can be made and where new opportunities may exist.
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Innovation Audit
You will have a one-to-one conversation with your assigned Innovation Officer, a member of the Innovate+ team, to chat through your Innovation Audit results. This is an opportunity to explore your business in more detail your current priorities, future plans, and what you’re aiming to achieve.
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One to One Discussion
Innovation Management Plan
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A tailored plan that sets out clear steps to help your business develop new ideas, make improvements and move forward with confidence.
Based on your Innovation Management Plan, you will be guided towards the supports that best suit your business.
This may include:
Workshops and training
Expert advice
Student placements
Research and innovation support
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Put it into Practice
You also can connect with other businesses across the region. This includes sharing ideas, learning from others and building useful connections.