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We are working with local technology firm Xpand on a €1m European R&D project to help us engage with our local SME innovators and get a better understanding of the economic impact of the city’s investments.

Using Xpand’s latest software, you can:

  • share insights with us about your priorities;
  • explore new opportunities as part of the Smart Belfast programme; and
  • get a better sense of the market opportunities for your products and ideas.

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  • Sign up and receive an overview of the market potential of your ideas

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About Xpand

Xpand build analytics and workflow tools designed to manage local and national economic development programmes.

They have secured €1m for product development of their insights software from the European Institute of Technology and Innovation (EIT) and are being supported by the Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Accelerator programme for small firms.

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