What We Do

We help entrepreneurs build successful technology businesses from the ground up. We do this through the provision of advice, grants and seed investment.

Startup & Early Stage Technology Investments

Proof of Concept Grants

Advice & Events

Founder Friendly

Responsive

Well Connected

Collaborative

Experienced

Trustworthy

Startup & Early Stage Technology Investments

Founder Friendly
Responsive
Well Connected
Collaborative
Experienced
Trustworthy

Proof of Concept Grants

Focused on Novelty & Innovation
Supporting Entrepreneurs
Competitive Award Programme
100% Funded

Advice & Events

Tackling Issues Founders Face
Networking Opportunities

Portfolio

We partner with the best and most ambitious founding teams.

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Making 3D printing accessible to the healthcare market.

Health | B2B Software

3D animation.

B2B Software | AR/VR

Innovative IoT products for industrial environments.

IoT

Portfolio

We partner with the best and most ambitious founding teams.

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An Experienced and trusted team

We are confident that by working together, we can help you achieve greater success quicker.

Meet the Team

Proof of Concept

Support at the earliest stage to get your business idea off the ground.

Concept Grant

Funding: up to £10k

Closing: 5pm Wednesday 9th January 2019

All eligible applicants will be invited to a Pitch Session. The Pitch Sessions will take place in January 2019 - Final Dates TBC

Decisions on your application will be made by February 2019

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Concept Plus Grant

Funding: up to £25k

Closing: 5pm Tuesday 5th February 2019

All eligible applicants will be invited to a Pitch Session with techstart NI. The Pitch Sessions will take place in February 2019 - Final Dates TBC.

A shortlist of applicants will then be selected to present to the Fund’s Assessment Panel. This presentation will take place in March 2019 - Final Date TBC.

Decisions on your application will then be made.

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