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Innovate and
create together
We believe in a space that brings growing companies together to innovate, share and inspire. You may be looking for an accountant or a solicitor, an app developer or a coder; at Innovation Factory we can make those introductions through our network of entrepreneurs. We also strive to build relationships with the neighbouring business community to ensure we have a positive impact on the economic generation of the local area.

Innovate and
create together

We believe in a space that brings growing companies together to innovate, share and inspire. You may be looking for an accountant or a solicitor, an app developer or a coder; at Innovation Factory we can make those introductions through our network of entrepreneurs.

We also strive to build relationships with the neighbouring business community to ensure we have a positive impact on the economic generation of the local area.

Centre community
There is always a lot going on at IF, from masterclasses with topics picked by our own members to informal meet-ups and co-working to share knowledge and ideas over coffee.
We’ve plenty of space either to work privately or to interact safely with your fellow customers. We also have an Innovation Director on hand to bounce ideas with if you need some support or advice.
Contributing to the
local area
We are committed to contributing to the wider community of Belfast and believe that creating jobs and developing talent in the local area will help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, boost the local economy and encourage outside investment. 

We actively engage with the local community, through out-reach support programmes, facilitating work placements, linking with education and training providers and developing local supply chains.

Contributing to the local area
We are committed to contributing to the wider community of Belfast and believe that creating jobs and developing talent in the local area will help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, boost the local economy and encourage outside investment. 

We actively engage with the local community, through out-reach support programmes, facilitating work placements, linking with education and training providers and developing local supply chains.

Our Customers
Our centre is absolutely brimming with brilliant ideas, with businesses from a whole range of sectors and specialisms. Just think – you could meet your next client while making a coffee. Or a business partner while ordering lunch. Here are just a handful of the companies all sharing a roof:
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An invite to innovate
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Our wider vision
As a dynamic, inclusive community of entrepreneurs, we promote the ideals of equality and equal opportunity for all in space that brings businesses together to innovate, share and inspire. To demonstrate our commitment, we have developed a Good Relations and Shared Space Policy to enable us to achieve this vision.
Good relations and
shared space
As IF is situated on what many people perceive as a “contested interface” we are committed to playing a role in shaping Belfast by ensuring that our spaces and services meet the needs and ambitions of the local community and improve the quality of life now and for future generations.

Our objective is to provide a space where diversity of culture and heritage can be enjoyed under the following principles:

  • Welcoming
  • Accessible
  • Good Quality
  • Safe

For more information review our full policy here:

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Social integration and
community engagement
We aim to contribute to our wider community by:

  • Investing in the future through work placements, internships and employment opportunities for the long term unemployed, students and graduates.

  • Inspiring the next generation, by providing first-hand exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship to local students/pupils.

  • Developing local supply chains with local businesses.

For the latest strategy please contact our centre team:

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Not your average space

It’s not just the space that makes IF unique, it’s the community! We want IF to be more than a place to work, we want to create a safe, flexible environment where people develop skills and make connections that can help their businesses grow, while having some fun in the process.

Not your average space
It’s not just the space that makes IF unique, it’s the community!
We want IF to be more than a place to work, we want to create an environment where people develop skills and make connections that can help their businesses grow, while having some fun in the process.

FIND OUT MORE " At the Innovation Factory we are strongly committed to a vision for the centre to be a shared space, a driver for social regeneration and to contribute to improved community relations. " Shane Smith
Engagement Manager