About Us
10 Years of Innovation in West Belfast
For 10 years, Innovation Factory has helped businesses turn ideas into opportunities, creating a place where entrepreneurs can start, grow, and make an impact.
Since opening in 2016, we’ve supported more than 916 businesses and 2,048 jobs, while investing £261k+
back into West Belfast, connecting entrepreneurs with the workspace, expertise and opportunities they
need to move their businesses forward.
We’re proud to have seen businesses grow their teams, develop new ideas, reach new markets and move
into larger premises, such as Electric Storage Company, which joined Innovation Factory with just two
employees and grew to a team of 15–20 before moving into its own space in Belfast city centre.
10 Years of Innovation in West Belfast
Where Businesses Thrive
From freelancers and startups to growing companies, our space is built to support your long-term growth, projects, and day-to-day operations. You’ll be part of a vibrant, supportive community that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and real results. Bring your ideas to life with expert guidance, hands-on support, and the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Supporting entrepreneurs
Accelerate your innovation with our platform designed for promising entrepreneurs.
Our Innovation Manager, Orla McKeating, offers bespoke 1-2-1 business support – free of charge. Plus, we’ll facilitate connections with experienced customers and external businesses within our thriving ecosystem. Join our community and participate in inspiring and educational workshops focused on business growth and networking opportunities.
Building communities
Collaborating with an entrepreneurial community is one of the best ways to fuel your personal and professional growth.
When you become part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, share ideas, and seek advice from those who have been there before. So, if you want to take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level, there’s no better place to do it than by surrounding yourself with the community of inspiring and ambitious individuals at the Innovation Factory.
Powered by Oxford Innovation Space
Innovation Factory is part of Oxford Innovation Space – the UK’s largest network of innovation centres in the UK and Ireland.
With over 30 years of experience, Oxford Innovation Space has a network of 30+ centres, housing and nurturing over 1,000 early-stage and start-up businesses. This impressive community of innovators is filled with ideas and experts, giving you access to an extensive network of like-minded businesses.Connect and collaborate at our purpose-built workspace for the innovators of Belfast.
