Selection process
Following assessment, selection takes place in two stages.
Stage 1: Northern Light Selection
Up to 14 shortlisted companies will be invited to Stage 1. Each will receive feedback on their application, take part in a company diagnostic to assess readiness for the programme, and attend a one-day workshop at Studio Ulster and CoSTAR Screen Lab.
Stage 2: Northern Light Delivery
Following the diagnostic and workshop, six companies will be selected to take part in the full six-month incubation programme. Where possible, strong Stage 1 companies not selected in Year 1 will be placed on a waiting list and invited to reapply for Year 2.
