InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost
InterTradeIrelandNorthern Irelandup to £56k
Who can apply
Businesses in Northern Ireland (or Ireland) developing new products, services or processes with a third-level institution; initial assessment call required.
What it funds
Cross-border innovation programme: funding toward an academic expert plus 50% of the cost of a project manager (to a ceiling) for product/process innovation projects — up to £56,000 total support.
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