Scaling the Edge NI

The Department of Economy has funded a 8 week programme, which is now open for applications, designed for starts ups and companies across Northern Ireland who have innovative products or services that they wish to validate with potential customers.

Scaling the Edge NI programme is keen to attract under represented groups including companies with female led project teams and those located outside the Belfast and Greater Belfast area.

The programme will provide £5,000 for market validation activities such as attending trade shows, explainer videos, surveys, landing pages, etc.

If your focus is in Sustainability and Net Zero, Digital ICT, Construction, Agri-food and Drink, Life and Health Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering; and Financial Professional and Business Services then this is something to consider.

This programme begins:

Bootcamp – 12th & 13th March 2025*

Market Validation – 14th March – 15th May 2025

*Please Note: To be eligible for the Scaling the Edge Programme you and your team must be available to fully attend the 2-day online Bootcamp training.

Applications close: 16/02/2025