Techstart Concept Plus Grant — Northern Ireland

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Techstart Ventures / Invest Northern Ireland decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

• Business based in Northern Ireland
• You're validating an innovation or building a prototype

How to apply, in brief

You apply directly yourself (no accountant or third party). You register a free account on the Techstart grants portal — techstartni.flexigrant.com — and submit the online application form within an open round. The fund is managed by Techstart Ventures LLP and funded by Invest Northern Ireland. It is competitive: all eligible applicants are then invited to a short Pitch & Q&A session with Techstart before decisions are scored and made.

1. 1Check timing first — this fund runs in competitive rounds, not always-on
2. 2Confirm you are eligible (read before you start)
3. 3Create your account on the Techstart (FlexiGrant) portal
4. 4Open the correct round's application form and complete it online
5. 5Name your suppliers for any third-party costs
6. 6Submit before the round's 5pm deadline
7. 7Attend the Pitch & Q&A session
8. 8If awarded: deliver, evidence spend, and claim in arrears

How long a decision takes: Not published. After the round closes, eligible applicants are invited to a Pitch & Q&A session on a selected date, then applications are reviewed and scored and final decisions are made by Techstart. Grants are paid in arrears against proof of expenditure. No official decision timeframe is stated, so do not promise one.

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is Techstart Concept Plus Grant — Northern Ireland open for applications?

Not right now. It runs in rounds and is between them.

How much is Techstart Concept Plus Grant — Northern Ireland worth?

Up to £30,000. It is a grant, and the funder decides what each applicant receives.

Who runs Techstart Concept Plus Grant — Northern Ireland, and where is it available?

Techstart Ventures / Invest Northern Ireland runs it. It is available in Northern Ireland.

How do I apply for Techstart Concept Plus Grant — Northern Ireland?

You apply directly yourself (no accountant or third party). You register a free account on the Techstart grants portal — techstartni.flexigrant.com — and submit the online application form within an open round. The fund is managed by Techstart Ventures LLP and funded by Invest Northern Ireland. It is competitive: all eligible applicants are then invited to a short Pitch & Q&A session with Techstart before decisions are scored and made.