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Project Definition

Project Definition

Funds Northern Ireland businesses planning R&D projects through Invest NI project-definition support.

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Invest Northern Ireland administers Project Definition as part of its funding for innovation and research and development support for businesses. Project Definition assistance can help scope out a collaborative R&D project or assist in applying for external R&D funding, such as Innovate UK. Invest NI states support up to GBP 100,000.

The applicant path is for businesses in Northern Ireland throug…

What this grant funds

Business R&D planning, prototype testing, design refinement, and intellectual property costs.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.investni.com