Innovate Local Northern Ireland

Thursday 23 April 2026

Date: 20/05/2026 Time: 09.00 - 14.00 Location: The Ebrington Hotel | Derry/Londonderry

Innovate Local: Northern Ireland brings together business leaders, innovators, funders, and support organisations for a practical, insight‑driven day designed to help you take meaningful steps forward.

What to expect?
Throughout the day, we’ll explore how innovation can directly support your business through:

Clear growth pathways: Understand the support, programmes and expertise available locally and nationally.

Real-world stories: Hear from businesses who have successfully innovated with support from the Innovate UK system.

The evolving innovation landscape: Get a concise picture of the agencies, networks and opportunities relevant to Northern Ireland.

Financing innovation: Learn how to access public and private funding through Business Growth, angel networks, venture partners and support organisations.

Meaningful connections: Meet the people and organisations who can help you take your next step.

Who should attend?
Businesses of any size, from any sector, based in Northern Ireland.

Whether you’re exploring innovation for the first time, scaling new ideas, or looking for specialist support, this event is designed to meet you where you are.

Why attend?
Gain a clear understanding of the innovation support landscape in Northern Ireland.
Hear practical business journeys from leaders who have grown with Innovate UK support.
Explore funding routes across public and private sectors, access support from Innovate UK Business Growth, British Business Bank, angel groups and VCs.

Build connections with regional partners, including growth hubs, ecosystem partners, catapults and local councils.

Leave with actionable next steps tailored to your innovation journey.
This event is in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland.

Find out more here.

Thursday 23 April 2026