Business Innovation Grant (BIG) — Northern Ireland
Invest Northern Ireland / Innovate NI
Worth
up to £20,000
Deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
What it is
Grant of £5,000–£20,000 (70% funded) for NI SMEs with an innovation project — new or improved product, service, or process.
Between rounds (verified 2026-06-16): currently closed for applications. Pre-register with Innovate NI for the next call. 70% grant, 30% match required. NI-based SMEs only, all sectors except primary agriculture.
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