World Creativity & Innovation Day: Your College on Your Doorstep

To celebrate World Creativity & Innovation Day 2026, Belfast Metropolitan College invites local SMEs and key stakeholder organisations to an informative and practical networking breakfast to exploring how the college can help your business innovate, grow and build the skills needed for future success.

In today’s competitive environment, innovation isn’t a luxury — it’s essential for productivity, resilience and long‑term growth. Yet many businesses are unaware of the fully‑funded programmes, technical expertise and skills development support available locally through their FE college

This event will help you understand how to:

• Access innovation support and expertise
  Including prototyping, product development, process improvement and digital adoption.
• Identify funding and collaboration opportunities
  Such as InnovateUs, Innovation Vouchers, Connected Learning and Productivity Boosters.
• Hear real-world success stories
  Showcasing how NI businesses have grown through college-led innovation projects.
• Create a clear pathway for engagement
  Practical guidance on how to connect with the college and access support tailored to your business.

Who should attend?

Business owners, directors, production managers, operations leads and innovation‑curious decision makers from established SMEs who want to improve, grow or explore new opportunities as well as front line support organisations from the SME eco-system - especially those who have not previously engaged with their local FE college.

Join us to discover how creativity, innovation and skills development can drive the next stage of your business growth.

Breakfast will be available from 8.30am and car parking is free on campus.

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Host or Publisher Business and Skills Department