Invest Northern Ireland
Agri-Food Investment Initiative
Financial assistance for capital investment such as machinery, equipment, software and IP by Northern Ireland food and drink processors. Suits existing or new Invest NI clients in listed food sectors.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Must be an existing Invest NI client or meet Invest NI criteria to become one. Minimum eligible project sizes: £300,000 (small), £500,000 (medium), £1,000,000 (large). Aid intensity 35% small, 25% medium, 20% large, negotiable. Max eligible costs per project €25 million. Turnover of at least £250,000 and two years of accounts are required. Sectors: food and drink processing.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Listed under Innovation and R&D, Equipment, Energy and net zero, Digital, Growth, Northern Ireland
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