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Augment the City Challenge Competition now open

A new £575,000 XR funding competition is now open. It will bring together innovators from our creative industries sector with our leading tourism organisations to explore how immersive technology…


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Belfast 5G Innovation Region - SME grant scheme

Advanced wireless technologies, such as 5G, are a key driver of our local economy. As part of our Belfast 5G Innovation Region programme, we are launching a new £300,000 5G funding competition in…


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Funding opportunities and competitions

A range of funding opportunities and competitions are available through Invest NI, Innovate UK, the Small Business Research Initiative and Horizon 2020. Smart Belfast Augment the City XR funding…


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Belfast HUB-IN Challenge Fund

The Belfast HUB-IN Challenge Fund is supporting Belfast’s digital and creative companies to develop and trial innovative digital products and experiences to help animate and enrich Belfast's Maritime…