💡 Pre-acceleratorN. Ireland
Royal Academy of Engineering Regional Engines
Run by Royal Academy of Engineering|Backed by Royal Academy of Engineering
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Application deadline
Applications closed
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Investment
£20K grant — no equity
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Cohort
6-month pre-accelerator; £20k equity-free grant; 186 founders supported
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Location
UK regions (NI focus) (hybrid)
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Instrument
Grant
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Region
Northern Ireland
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What they look for
Engineering and technology ventures in underrepresented UK regions. Must have novel engineering innovation with commercial potential.
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What to expect
£20K grant, RAEng Fellow mentoring, regional network access, engineering commercialisation support
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Team requirements
Engineering-led startups or researchers in underrepresented UK regions including Northern Ireland
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Recent news
TBC Sep 2026 expected
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