NISP CONNECT
NISP CONNECT is an independent, non-profit organization fostering entrepreneurship by accelerating the growth of promising technologies and early stage companies. Our core purpose is to connect people, technology and capital to drive innovation and create wealth through building high value IP based companies in Northern Ireland. We want to help to establish a thriving entrepreneurial eco-system where innovation, vision and talent flourish.
A collaboration between Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP), the University of Ulster and Queen's University, Belfast, NISP CONNECT acts as an ‘honest, neutral broker’ within the region. We provide direct delivery programmes, mentorship/coaching services (Springboard) educational seminars and events geared at developing and encouraging entrepreneurial ideas (Frameworks), talent and leadership (Evening Series). We encourage entrepreneurship in academia (£25k Award) and help companies get early stage funds (halo).