Join NI business leaders for innovation insights and funding
Innovate UK, in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland, is hosting a one-day event on 20 May 2026 to help Northern Ireland businesses use innovation for growth.
The event will run from 9am to 2pm at The Ebrington Hotel, 69-72 Ebrington Square, Derry/Londonderry, BT47 6FA. It is free and open to businesses of any size in any sector.
The event will bring together business leaders, innovators, funders and support organisations to offer practical insights through real business stories, expert advice and details on Northern Ireland’s innovation support network.
Businesses will
- learn about local and national growth programmes
- hear from companies that succeeded with Innovate UK funding
- explore public and private finance options, including Innovate UK Business Growth, the British Business Bank, angel investors and venture capital
Attendees will also be able to connect with regional partners such as growth hubs, catapults and local councils to identify clear next steps.
Register to attend this Innovate Local Northern Ireland event.
The event is part of Innovate Local, a series of UK-wide workshops to connect businesses with innovation funding and partners.
First published 16 April 2026