Tech Nation Belfast

Support:

1. Work West, Aims to improve the economic and social profile of West Belfast. Offers a series of startup and growth programmes
2. Digital Circle – Represents the digital content industry in Northern Ireland
3. NISP CONNECT – Northern Ireland Science Park, independent, non-profit organisation that supports the development of innovative technologies and early stage companies
4. East Belfast Enterprise – provide incubation workspace and training/mentoring initiatives to support new and established businesses in the local area
5. Bloom@BT9 – affordable collaborative workspace
6. City Business Hub – Business support centre located in Belfast
7. Propel Programme – support businesses who want to expand globally
8. Start Planet NI – Mentoring, investment and co-working space

Funding:

1. Techstart NI – seed stage and early-stage funding for tech businesses
2. HALO – the main business angel network for Northern Ireland
3. Kernel Capital – the Bank of Ireland Kernal Capital Venture Funds
4. Crescent Capital – Belfast based Venture Capital Fund
5. CoFund NI -Co-Fund NI is a £28 million equity fund that will co-invest with business angel/private investor-led deals
6. Inter Trade Ireland – Grants and support available
7. Invest NI – Grants and support available