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Explore the latest highlights and updates from the Innovation Programmes team over the past few months! Dive into news about our recent pilot programme launches, impactful social initiatives, and other exciting innovation-driven activities we’re proud to share. Plus, get the scoop on upcoming programmes, workshops, and events you won’t want to miss—complete with details on how to register and get involved.

16 January, 2026

Queen’s University Belfast has launched a four-year partnership with Techstars and Ormeau Labs to support the growth of high-potential technology start-ups across Northern Ireland.

7 November, 2025

The recent We Innovate Networking Event brought together students, researchers, and alumni for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and entrepreneurial ambition.

23 June, 2025

This week marked the conclusion of the Net Zero Ignite programme, with a celebratory event held at Queen’s University Belfast’s Riddel Hall.

5 June, 2025

We’re proud to share that Dainty Grace, a start-up founded by Sarah Greer, has won first place at the WE Innovate 2025 Grand Final in London - marking a huge achievement for both Sarah and Queen’s in our first year delivering this national initiative

21 May, 2025

Queen’s University Belfast and QUBIS have officially launched Lab45: Accelerating Ideas into Action, a pilot initiative designed to support early-stage research teams in exploring the commercial potential of their innovations.

24 March, 2025

The Enterprise Department at Queen’s University Belfast had the pleasure of visiting the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) to showcase the breadth of support we offer across the innovation pipeline.

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30 January, 2025

We Innovate, a pilot programme designed to support women innovators with tools, mentorship, and resources, helping them transform ideas into impactful solutions and drive meaningful change.