Techstart Proof of Concept Grants Northern Ireland

About

The Proof of Concept Grant Fund by Techstart Ventures offers financial support to entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland, providing grants of up to £40,000 to explore the viability of innovative concepts, with a competitive application process culminating in a pitch session for selected candidates.

Benefits

• Grants of up to £15k for Concept Grants and up to £40k for Concept Plus Grants
• Support for exploring the viability and commercial potential of innovative concepts
• Opportunity to pitch to Techstart for funding decisions

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be based in Northern Ireland
• Can apply as Sole Trader, Partnership, or Limited Company
• Must have an innovative/novel concept
• Limited Companies must be registered in Northern Ireland
• Community Interest Companies and Social Enterprises are not eligible
• Applicants can have no more than two unsuccessful applications within the current Grant Fund period (2025-2030)