Tech SMEs invest over £4 million to increase exports and create 33 jobs

Seven Northern Ireland tech SMEs are investing over £4 million to accelerate innovation, boost exports, and create 33 new jobs. The announcement was made during a visit to Ormeau Labs, where several of the firms are based, and highlights the impact of targeted support in helping local businesses scale into international markets.

The companies—Bia Analytical, Enzai Technologies, Galvia Digital, Medinect Bioservices, Movetru, Rubik Technologies and TieDot Digital—have each accessed a broad range of assistance from Invest NI over the past three years, including support for research and development, trade, employment and market development. This backing is enabling the firms to increase productivity, commercialise new products, and grow sales in Ireland, Great Britain and the United States.

Who’s investing and why it matters

• Bia Analytical is expanding its AI-powered food integrity solutions. The company is investing in R&D and adding six new roles to commercialise its food fraud detection products and develop portable testing tools that help customers rapidly identify authenticity and safety risks.
• Enzai Technologies provides AI governance and enablement software to help large organisations adopt AI responsibly and at scale. The company is creating five new business development and customer support roles as it grows its presence across North America, Europe and Asia.
• Galvia Digital, a bespoke software solutions provider, is investing in equipment and talent to expand its business in the US and strengthen delivery capacity for international clients.
• Medinect Bioservices, a specialist preclinical research organisation focused on retinal disease, is investing in people and equipment to increase its US footprint and accelerate growth in life sciences.
• Movetru develops technology that tracks and supports the performance of elite athletes, helping reduce injury risk and boost outcomes. With support to grow its team, the company will enhance its platform, increase sales, and broaden visibility across Great Britain, Ireland and the USA as it scales internationally in sports technology for athlete wellbeing.
• Rubik Technologies helps manufacturers drive productivity through digital transformation. The company is creating six new jobs to increase capacity, boost efficiency and grow sales outside Northern Ireland.
• TieDot Digital, a data marketing agency, is creating three roles to deepen its marketing analytics capabilities and support export growth.

Strengthening a £3.4bn tech sector

Northern Ireland’s economy is predominantly driven by SMEs, and targeted support is helping these firms turn innovation into growth. By investing in new products, people and market development, the seven companies are collectively creating 33 jobs across functions such as engineering, data science, customer success and business development, while unlocking new export opportunities.

Many of these businesses are contributing to Northern Ireland’s £3.4bn tech sector and are advancing in strategic areas including AI governance, biotechnology and sports technology. Their investments reflect a broader trend of local SMEs scaling globally by pairing R&D with market-focused growth plans.

Impact and outlook

The combination of financial assistance and advisory support has helped these companies accelerate innovation cycles, build skilled teams and convert research into commercially viable products. With increased capacity and targeted expansion in the US and other international markets, the firms are well positioned to sustain growth, strengthen Northern Ireland’s reputation for cutting-edge technology, and deliver long-term economic value.