Businesses across Omagh and the wider district are being encouraged to mark National Innovation Day on Monday 16 February 2026 by exploring new ideas, processes and technologies that can support growth.
Innovation does not always mean major change. It can be simple improvements that make day-to-day work quicker, easier or more efficient. Small ideas can help businesses save money, reach new customers and open up new opportunities.
Why innovation matters
Innovation can help your business to:
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work smarter and reduce costs
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stay competitive in a changing market
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better meet customer needs
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grow and create new opportunities
Support for innovation in Northern Ireland
Innovate NI, delivered in partnership with Invest Northern Ireland, aims to increase the number of businesses successfully engaging in innovation.
The programme includes four key elements:
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Innovation Assessment
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The Innovation Framework
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Innovation Recognition
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Innovation Management Standards
Innovate NI provides practical guidance to help businesses at every stage of their innovation journey. It can also signpost companies to the most suitable advisory and financial support available through the wider innovation ecosystem, including local councils, Invest NI and other business support organisations.
Get involved
Omagh businesses can use National Innovation Day as an opportunity to review how they work, explore new ideas and consider getting involved with the Innovate NI programme.
Just complete a short Innovation Assessment to see where your business sits on the Innovation Framework. This will show your current strengths and suggest your next steps to help you successfully commercialise or implement your innovative ideas.
If you prefer to meet the Innovate NI team in person, you can join their upcoming commercialisation workshops in Ballymena (Thursday 26 February 2026) and Enniskillen (Thursday 12 March 2026).
