Our support

Innovate+ offers practical, fully funded support to help your business improve how it runs, try new approaches and grow in a sustainable way.

The support is tailored to your business, so you can focus on what matters most whether that’s improving efficiency, exploring new technologies or developing new products.

All support through Innovate+ is fully funded and shaped around the needs of your business

  • Start with a clear picture of where your business's current innovation capabilities.

    • Review of your current processes

    • Identification of areas for improvement

  • Turn ideas into a plan you can act on:

    • A tailored roadmap designed specifically for your business needs

    • Focused on practical, achievable actions

    • Designed to support real change within your business

  • Take part in practical sessions designed for SMEs from Atlantic Technological Univeristy, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University

    • Topics such as digital tools, AI and sustainability

    • Focus on real business applications

    • Delivered in a clear and accessible way

  • Get advice and guidance when you need it.

    • One-to-one support from experienced specialists

    • Advice tailored to your business

    • Help putting ideas into practice

  • The opportunity to work with talented students who can bring fresh ideas and specialist skills to help move projects forward.

    • Students work directly with your business

    • Support with research, development or implementation

    • Backed by university expertise

    *Subject to normal employer recruitment, employment and funding arrangements

  • For businesses ready to take the next step.

    • Support to develop new products or services

    • Help improving processes or exploring new ideas

    • Access to specialist knowledge and facilities

  • Connect with other businesses across the region.

    • Meet and learn from other SMEs

    • Share ideas and experiences

    • Build new relationships and partnerships

  • Innovate+ offers practical workshops covering areas such as digital tools, AI and sustainability.

    Workshops are available to businesses taking part in the Innovate+ programme, following the initial onboarding stages.

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