Invest NI Resource Efficiency Capital Grant

Businesses in Northern Ireland may be able to access funding through the Invest NI Resource Efficiency Capital Grant, which supports projects aimed at reducing the use of raw materials, water and waste.

The grant is designed to help businesses invest in equipment or technology that improves resource efficiency, helping to reduce environmental impact while also lowering operating costs.

Funding available

Grants of up to £50,000 are available towards eligible capital projects. The level of support depends on the size of the business:

• Small and micro businesses: up to 30% of eligible costs
• Medium businesses: up to 20%
• Large businesses: up to 10%

Who is eligible?

To apply for the grant, businesses must:

• Be an Invest NI client company
• Be investing in equipment or technology that improves resource efficiency, such as reducing raw material usage, enabling reuse of materials or water, or recovering value from waste streams.

Examples of eligible projects

Eligible investments may include:

• Equipment that reduces the amount of raw materials used in manufacturing or production
• Technology that improves production efficiency and reduces waste
• Systems that allow the reuse of materials or water within production processes
• Equipment that recovers value from waste that would otherwise be discarded

Not currently an Invest NI client?

Many businesses assume they are not eligible for Invest NI support, however companies can apply to become an Invest NI client if they meet certain criteria. Invest NI typically works with manufacturing and/or tradeable service businesses that demonstrate growth potential, have the ability to export, or are planning projects that will increase productivity or create jobs in Northern Ireland.

Becoming an Invest NI client can provide access to a range of funding programmes, advisory services and business support.

Application timeline

The current call for applications closes 16 April 2026, interest must be given prior to 27 March 2026.

If your business is considering investing in equipment that could improve efficiency or reduce waste, it may be worth exploring whether this grant could support your project.

Read the full guidance notes: Microsoft Word – RECG Guidance Notes 2022.

Contact Invest NI here to apply: Resource Efficiency Capital Grant | Invest Northern Ireland

Become an Invest NI client: Become a client | Invest Northern Ireland