Techstart Ventures Proof of Concept Grant Fund
Supports Northern Ireland entrepreneurs testing commercial viability of innovative ideas.
The Techstart Ventures Proof of Concept Grant Fund supports Northern Ireland entrepreneurs in testing the commercial viability of innovative ideas. Grants are competitively awarded at two tiers: Concept Grants of up to £10,000 for early-stage feasibility, and Concept Plus Grants of up to £35,000 for more developed concepts. Eligible activities include prototype development, customer and partner engagement, market testing, IP evaluation, and mentoring. The programme is delivered by Techstart Ventures and operates on a rolling basis via the techstartgrants.com portal.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.