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Our Foodovation Centre Manager, Stella Graham, spent a fantastic couple of days @Bordbia Bloom, experiencing the innovation and quality of Ireland's Food & Drink sector! ✨ Thanks to @ConnectedNI for supporting the visit .

Join us at Ulster University’s Knowledge Exchange Event (Belfast Campus) on Fri 29 May 2026. Build on last year’s momentum, co-create solutions, and hear from keynote speaker Ciaran Ward. 📍 Belfast 📅 29 May 2026 👉 Register: ulster.ac.uk/faculties/life… #SportCoaching

Representatives from @nwrc_college, including Cathal Ferry, Ulick Hughes, and Philip Coyle, explored Industry 4.0 tech at MACH 2026, supported by @ConnectedNI through its Knowledge Acquisition and Foresight Activities (KAFA) programme. #MACH2026

To celebrate World Creativity & Innovation Day we are pleased to share the case study highlighting the support Connected provided to NWRC to develop feasibility studies, which ultimately led to the creation of NWRC’s suite of Innovation and Skills Centres @nwrc_college

Up next in our digital case studies is our collaborative HE/FE Celebrating Knowledge Transfer Partnership Success in NI. Connected has been instrumental in supporting our partners to deliver applied innovation to local businesses' @QUB_Innovation @swccollege @nwrc_college

We invite you to a FREE Business Breakfast in partnership with Further Education NI, to explore a range of support and funding programmes we are now offering to local businesses. Register Now: ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/derry…

National Innovation Day is dedicated to recognising the role of innovation in driving progress and solving challenges across various fields. Check out the link below to our case study with @QUBelfast @bfastmet Isotech Ltd. #Collaboration youtu.be/Z3g67m_AdtE

Could a £5K Innovation Voucher help your business to work with local universities, colleges or research bodies? @InvestNI call is now open for applications closing Friday 13th Feb 2026 for more information 📞T: 0800 181 4422 W: investni.com/innovation

@ConnectedNI delighted to support our FE partners to attend the KTP 2025 Conference & Awards last week. Huge congratulations to Lorraine Marks and the KTP Team @QUBelfast for their award success. Check out our website for full news story on the event. connected.ni.org/news-events

🤝Our Technology Innovation Manager Dr. Fergal Tuffy participated in the KTP Conference in Manchester last week, showcasing KTP's role in bridging academia and industry. 👏 Congratulations to Lorraine Marks and the KTP team @QUBelfast for their award success!

@ConnectedNI were delighted to support a collaborative sponsorship opportunity for our FE partners to participate in the NI Chamber's Future Workforce Summit, read the full news story on our website, follow the link 👉connected.ni.org

@ConnectedNI delighted to support our programme partners to take part in this event.

Check out the full story on our website in News & Events 👉connected.ni.org connected.ni.org/news-events/wa…

Well done to @nwrc_bsc on their new Knowledge Transfer Partnership project with Wafer Ltd. @ConnectedNI was instrumental in providing that initial support to identify business needs, explore opportunities for innovation and prepare a successful funding application for KTP Funding

@ConnectedNI were honoured to attend @OUBelfast graduation ceremony, Programme Manager Lynn Connaughton and Project Support Officer Sharon George were delighted to join in the celebrations, congratulations to all the graduates and to @OUBelfast team for a fantastic day.

Check out full video on link below: youtu.be/0U5dE0sOV3A

What a great event to showcase the collaboration with @BusinessSRC & @UlsterUni funded by Connected Competitive Fund - Gen Food Project looking at regenerative agriculture & sustainable food processing practices. Well done to all involved

🤔 Are you a SME with an innovative idea? 🤝 Get a £5k Innovation Voucher to develop your product/service with our industry experts! ⏰ Apply by Friday 3rd Oct. For more info & support with your application please 📲 028 71276 170

Click below for video: youtu.be/0U5dE0sOV3A For more information on the Connected Programme visit our website connected.ni.org

Check out our digital case study showcasing a great collaboration with @UlsterUni @BusinessSRC @LongMeadowCider funded by Connected Competitive Fund. This is a great example of HE/FE working together providing expertise to support local industry on their innovation journey.