This helps you find out how innovative your business is. Enter the details of your innovation activities and you’ll find your current position on the Innovation Framework and you’ll receive recognition of your achievements. You can repeat the Innovation Assessment as your idea develops to ensure your recognition level is accurate.
Innovate NI
Innovate NI is a Department for the Economy initiative, delivered by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with local councils and further education colleges. Our goal is to increase the number of Northern Ireland businesses engaged in innovation.
The aim is to help businesses create value from ideas to increase market share, survive business shocks, improve competitiveness and become successful innovators.
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The Innovate NI Programme
The Innovate NI Innovation Programme has four distinct elements:
1. Innovation Assessment
2. The Innovation Framework
The Innovation Framework provides a pathway to bring your idea from concept to market. Many business have a lot of good ideas, but they can only create value if they reach commercialisation or implementation.
3. Innovation Recognition
We have developed four innovation recognition levels that correspond with the four steps in the innovation management framework – Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. On completion of each step in the framework, you’ll receive a certificate and promotional materials from the Department for the Economy.
4. Innovation Management Standards
Innovation management is a structured process to ensure business continuously follows the principles of innovation. By integrating innovation management into the culture of your organisation, your business will be more competitive, profitable and resilient.
Case Studies
Innovate NI case studies highlight how businesses are using the Innovation Framework to create new products, services and processes.