This funding competition supports local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G
A new funding competition is supporting local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G and digital technologies to deliver enhanced operations and services.
Organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £100,000 for projects that make innovative use of 5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver economic, social, and environmental impacts.
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to businesses and organisations located in the Belfast Region City Deal council areas, including
- Antrim and Newtownabbey
- Ards and North Down
- Belfast
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Mid and East Antrim
- Newry, Mourne and Down
Engagement sessions
There are two engagement sessions taking place where applicants can find out more
- Thursday 26 June 2025, 1030am to 1130am Competition Briefing Webinar – Information on the competition scope and application process.
- Thursday 3 July 2025 1130am to 1pm Partner Introduction Webinar – An opportunity for applicants, suppliers, and other partners to engage, pitch their idea/wireless solution/offering to maximise opportunities and hear about 5G use cases being delivered.
The deadline for applications is 1159pm on Monday 8 September 2025.
This competition is part of the Belfast 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) programme, led by Belfast City Council’s City Innovation Office. Belfast 5GIR is working with businesses, academia, and the public sector to support the adoption of 5G to drive growth in the region’s digital economy.
Find out more about the 5G Funding Competition.
First published 23 June 2025
