Innovation Boost

You may be eligible if: 

• A small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with 5 – 249 full time employees.
• An SME which is a manufacturing or tradable services company, located on the island of Ireland (North or South).
• Financially viable.
• 2 year trading history.
• Understanding of and capacity for innovation.
• An SME which is able to demonstrate the need for Innovation Boost technical support.
• An SME which is able to demonstrate the capacity and commitment to support an Innovation Boost project at senior management level.

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions. 
 

• Receive up to £56,000 / €67,900 funding towards an academic expert.
• Receive 50% towards the cost of employing a project manager (to a ceiling).
• Develop or improve your products or services.
• Streamline business processes to increase efficiency and performance.
• Improve capabilities in innovation, design and technology.
• Work toward reducing any unnecessary costs in your business and increase sales.

• Over £1 million worth of sales or efficiency savings on average in the three years following the project
• Development of new products or services tailored to market needs
• Improved operational efficiencies
• Enhanced technical expertise
• Increased revenue potential
• Strengthened partnerships with academic and industry experts