Founder Labs programme is now accepting applications for its next cohort

The six-month Founder Labs accelerator, funded by Invest Northern Ireland, is designed to support early-stage, innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs) in Northern Ireland. The programme supports high-potential startups in scaling quickly by offering essential resources and mentorship to drive rapid growth and success.

What support is available?

Successful participants will receive £25,000 in grant funding and gain access to:

• workshops on business development and scaling
• mentorship from industry experts
• pitching opportunities to investors
• shared workspaces to foster collaboration
• international study visits for global insights

Additionally, participants will gain access to up to £500,000 in credits from select technology partners to support growth.

Who can apply?

Founder Labs is open to anyone who has an ambitious and transformative idea with a tech focus. Participants should be aiming for the following milestones by their third year of trading:

• over £1 million in revenue or funding
• 60% of sales from outside Northern Ireland
• external investment

Successful applicants must be based in Northern Ireland and either working full-time on their startup or committed to doing so upon acceptance into the programme.