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Manufacturing Grants in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's manufacturing sector benefits from significant government support through Invest Northern Ireland and various cross-border funding programmes, reflecting the region's strategic focus on advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and food processing industries. The sector plays a crucial role in the Northern Ireland Executive's economic development strategy, with particular emphasis on innovation, productivity improvements, and export growth to both GB and EU markets.

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Non-financial support — guidance, mentoring, networking and procurement assistanceRolling

Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG)

The Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG) is a new MOD-backed team he... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+8 moreDefenceCyber+4 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Programme support provided — no direct cash grant mentionedRolling

Engineering Pre-accelerator Programme (Regional Talent Engines)

Regional Talent Engines is a six-month pre-accelerator programme delivered by th... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+8 moreEngineeringManufacturing+2 more

Boost Lancashire

Support is provided in the form of access to facilities, expertise, and potential grant funding rather than direct cash grants. Cost varies by engagement type.Open

Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMIC)

AMIC is an open-access research and collaboration centre based at Queen's Univer... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideAerospaceAutomotive+6 more

NI Business Info

Capital funding available; specific amounts not statedRolling

Automotive Transformation Fund

The Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF) provides capital funding for businesses... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideAutomotiveManufacturing+3 more

NI Business Info

Invests in rounds of £150,000 to £1,000,000, contributing up to 50% (typically 35%) of the investment round. Initial investment capped at £250,000 for larger rounds.Rolling

Co-Fund NI

Co-Fund NI is an equity investment fund for SMEs based in Northern Ireland that ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services+1 more

NI Business Info

Up to £17,250 for full-time sales support (12 months) or up to £9,200 for part-time sales support (6-12 months)Rolling

Acumen Programme

The Acumen Programme provides funding of up to £17,250 to help SMEs in Northern ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services+1 more

NI Business Info

Funding amount not specified; support provided through specialist academic or industry expertise at Explore and Plan levelsRolling

Business Explorer Programme

The Business Explorer Programme provides funding and specialist support to small... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services

NI Business Info

Financial support available for business mentoring (12 months) or Non-Executive Director engagement (2 years); specific amounts not statedRolling

Developing your Business Capabilities

This grant from Invest Northern Ireland provides financial support to help manuf... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services

NI Business Info

Up to £56,000/€67,900 for an 18-month project or up to £39,000/€47,400 for a 12-month project. Covers 50% of project manager costs and 100% of academic expertise costs.Rolling

Innovation Boost

Innovation Boost is a grant for SMEs in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ire... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services+1 more

NI Business Info

70% reduction on business rates for qualifying industrial/factory premisesOpen

Industrial Derating

Manufacturing businesses in Northern Ireland that occupy qualifying factory prem... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturing

NI Business Info

Workshop attendance costs £50 + VAT / €58 per personRolling

Go-2-Tender

Go-2-Tender offers workshops and mentoring to help SMEs in manufacturing and tra... Sign in to read more

IrelandNorthern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services

NI Business Info

Grant funding for eligible R&D costs; up to £100,000 available for Project Definition supportRolling

Grant for R&D

Invest Northern Ireland offers grant funding and expert support to help business... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services+2 more

NI Business Info

Fully funded programme (no cost to participants)Rolling

First-Time Exporters Accelerator

A fully funded programme from InterTradeIreland designed to help SMEs in Norther... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradable Services

NI Business Info

Up to £10,000 or 49% of eligible costs, whichever is the lesserRolling

Non-Executive Director Scheme

This scheme helps Northern Ireland businesses improve their leadership by appoin... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services

NI Business Info

Unspecified — includes funding support, skills initiatives, and access to strategic programmesRolling

Manufacturing Task Force

The Manufacturing Task Force (MTF) is an industry-led collaboration programme ru... Sign in to read more

Mid and East AntrimNorthern IrelandUK WideManufacturingEngineering+1 more

NI Business Info

Up to £4,000 or 49% of eligible costs, whichever is lower, over a 12-month periodRolling

Mentoring Scheme – Invest Northern Ireland

This scheme provides financial support to help Invest NI client businesses hire ... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services

NI Business Info

Funded coaching and advisory support — no direct cash grant. Cost not specified.Rolling

Operational Excellence Solutions

This programme provides coaching and advisory support to help businesses in Nort... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services+1 more

NI Business Info

Financial assistance available; specific amounts determined following project appraisal by an Invest NI advisorRolling

Management Information System Grant

This grant provides financial support to help Northern Ireland businesses implem... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services+2 more

NI Business Info

Free expert advice and guidance (value not specified)Open

People Solutions Advisor

Invest Northern Ireland offers expert HR and human resource management advice to... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services

NI Business Info

Amount variesRolling

Leadership Team Ambition to Scale Programme

This programme helps the leadership teams of Northern Ireland SMEs develop strat... Sign in to read more

Northern IrelandUK WideManufacturingTradeable Services

NI Business Info

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