MANUFACTURING NORTHERN IRELAND: DELIVERING ACTION FOR INDUSTRY
Northern Ireland’s manufacturing legacy is world-renowned. Whether you produce whiskey or wind turbines, we’re here to support your growth by tackling rising costs, securing rates relief, influencing policy and unlocking funding for skills, innovation, and sustainability.
Manufacturing NI helps our members to thrive, innovate and compete through trusted advocacy, timely insights, valuable connections and hands-on support. We champion collaboration and leadership at every level, helping members to navigate change, embrace opportunity and drive long-term success.
Our Areas of Focus

Defending industrial derating for Northern Ireland manufacturers

Tackling increasing business costs, energy issues and how network prices are applied

Driving policy, strategy and leadership that will develop a pipeline of skilled talent

Delivering industry wide and business specific support for evolving customs arrangements

Working with government, education and industry to support digital transformation

Working with government, education and industry to support industrial decarbonisation
Latest News
160 micro and SME businesses to invest £3.6m in innovation
Invest Northern Ireland's Business Innovation Grant (BIG) has now supported 160 SMEs and micro-businesses across Northern Ireland since launching in November 2024. Those businesses are planning to invest a total of £3.6m in innovation, backed by £2.3m of grant funding...
InterTradeIreland Supply Chain + Programme
In today's business environment, SMEs are facing increasing challenges from geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruption, cyber security risks and growing procurement expectations. Many businesses need support to strengthen their capability and demonstrate the...
Funded Supports to Help Your Business Upskill- News from the Department of Economy
The Department for the Economy's latest Online Job Posting Trends fact sheet, from July 2026 outlines a number of support opportunities that may be of note to firms. When it comes to skills recruiting is only half the battle. Building upon skills you already have...








