Case Study: Navigating Creativity and Innovation in Business
Case Study on entrepreneur Steve Geary from Forme Studio and Payaz.
Innovation
Steve Geary: Best of the West Winner and Thriving Entrepreneur
Steve Geary, an entrepreneur based in West Belfast, has been thriving with his unique businesses at the Innovation Factory. Recently recognized as the ‘Best Entrepreneur’ at the 2023 Best of the West Awards, Steve operates Forme Studio for graphic and web design and Payaz, a platform enabling churches and charities to increase donations with contactless payment technology.
Disability Equity & Opportunities in the Creative Industries Masterclass
An brief overview of our recent masterclass Disability Equity & Opportunities in the Creative Industries that took place in the Innovation Factory on June 1st. Stay updated on upcoming events and sign up to our newsletter.
Belfast Mum Leads US Launch of Groundbreaking Virtual Reality Vision Impairment Simulator
Experience the groundbreaking Empatheyes VR Vision Impairment Simulator, developed by Belfast-based mum. This revolutionary system allows parents to gain a unique perspective by seeing the world through the eyes of their visually impaired children.
Born Maverick develops foods of the future
Northern Ireland start-up business Born Maverick is in advanced talks with several multinational food companies to manufacture the sustainable, plant-based foods it has created to help feed future generations.
Customer Stories – McAteer Solutions
Estate agency McAteer Solutions moved to Innovation Factory to enable the company to expand further into the Belfast property market. With offices in Dungiven and Toomebridge, the company was ready for growth.
57 new jobs at Innovation Factory signalling return of business confidence
Innovation Factory has had an unprecedented 60% increase in enquiries for flexible, hybrid working options as business confidence returns.
Customer Stories – AF Consultancy
Meet our businesses: Award-winning AF Consultancy Ltd specialises in Excise and Business development within alcohol, tobacco, Environmental Taxes and Betting & Gaming.
Customer Stories – Black Mountain Shared Space
Meet our businesses: Black Mountain Shared Space is a good relations project that works to build relationships, break down barriers and develop potential in people and communities within the local area.
Customer Stories – Graffiti Recruitment and DigiSkills
Meet our businesses: Graffiti is a growing, award-winning recruitment and training company started by Julie McGrath in 2016. They are experts at sourcing professional staff for placement in temporary, contract and permanent positions.
