£1.2 million funding to be released in October


We are delighted to announce a further £1.2 million of Innovate UK Launchpad funding is to be released this month for businesses with an ambition for growth and working in, or aiming to work in, life and health sciences.

The competition will open on Monday 20th October and close on 26th November 2025.

Over 30 NI companies have already received nearly £6 million of funding since 2024.

HIRANI would also invite anyone wishing to apply, to register their interest here
“It is our distinctive capabilities in precision diagnostics, biomarkers and AI that help to set us apart from the rest – with world-class assets on our doorstep. These latest grants and support from Innovate UK will be transformational to help health and life sciences businesses of all sizes to unleash their full potential – and create quality, highly skilled jobs, growth, and training opportunities for our region,” said HIRANI CEO, Joann Rhodes.

Minimal Financial Assistance funding available will be between 25K and 100K.
As the local cluster management organisation, HIRANI will be providing sector specific expertise.

For information on eligibility go to the Innovate UK website  on Monday 20th October.

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