EMEEN Publication Left to Right - Tom Scott Chairman of Ormeau Business Park, Steve Vijay Lazars Founder of EMEEN and Patricia McNeill CEO of Ormeau Business Park   EMEEN, The Centre for Ethnic Minority Economic Activity, is proud to formally award Ormeau Business Park the status of EMEEN Economic Empowerment Partner in recognition of the extensive engagement, strategic collaboration, and measurable impact delivered over the past 18 months. This Silver-Level accreditation, va

EMEEN Publication Written by Steve Vijay Lazars Founder of Balvedhaa - Vidhya Gummadavelli At EMEEN, we often speak about entrepreneurship as more than business creation it is the translation of lived experience, values, and knowledge into something that serves society. Vidhya’s journey with Balvedhaa is a powerful example of this kind of purpose-led entrepreneurship. A biochemistry student with a deep interest in science, wellness, and ethics, Vidhya represents a new genera

EMEEN Publication Dr James Uhomoibhi EMEEN and Ethnic Minorities in Tech Innovation (EMIT) are delighted to congratulate Dr. James Uhomoibhi on his appointment to the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) Commission, covering Physics & International Development, and contributions to both the Irish and UK Commissions. Dr. Uhomoibhi is a senior faculty member at Ulster University, within the School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, where he

EMEEN Publication Wee Twist - At Antrim Junction One Antrim’s food scene has just become richer with the arrival of Wee Twist - Curry with Craic , an exciting new Indo-Irish fusion venture now open at Junction One. Founded by Tejaswini and Nandan, Wee Twist brings together the rich, aromatic flavours of Indian cuisine with the familiar comfort and warmth of local Irish and British rural cooking. The concept was born from the couple’s own journey. Having lived for many year

EMEEN Publication Written by Steve Lazars Impact On NI Ethnic Minority Business & Entrepreneurship The Autumn Budget 2025 presents a mixed landscape for Northern Ireland’s ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Under the Windsor Framework, NI businesses continue to benefit from frictionless access to the EU single market while maintaining full trading rights with Great Britain. This unique trading position gives NI-based firms a substantial competitive advantage and is particularly b

EMEEN Publication Dr. Linda Oyama EMEEN is proud to congratulate Dr Linda Boniface Oyama , Senior Lecturer in Microbiomics, Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), and One Health at Queen’s University Belfast , on her outstanding achievement as a speaker at TEDxQueens. Her talk, titled “ A Future Without Researchers is a Future Without Solutions .” represents an extraordinary blend of scientific insight, human empathy, and forward-looking vision. Dr Oyama’s work sits at the intersec

Ethnic Minority Employment & Entrepreneuship Support Network EMEEN is fully committed to supporting and maximising the economic capacity...

EMEEN Publication Dr. Ufuoma Akpojivi In a world increasingly defined by division, uncertainty, and digital disruption, the way we...

EMEEN Publication: Ms. Tehillah Honny, Social Policy & Research Advisor, EMEEN We at EMEEN are incredibly proud to celebrate the...

Dr Shubham Baviskar EMEEN Publication Belfast-based health tech innovator AAPTA Gut Genius  has been awarded the coveted AI StartUp of...

EMEEN Publication What sets Station 4 Kitchen apart is their role within the community. By consistently appearing at local hubs like...

EMEEN Publication Dr Kanwarjit Singh, OBE Dr. Kanwarjit Singh Panesar, a revered surgeon, community leader, and man of deep spiritual...

EMEEN Publication: Nakisa Towfighi, a dynamic young women entrepreneur from Northern Ireland, has been awarded the prestigious “Rising...

EMEEN Publication: Emil Indricău's Emil Indricău’s inspiring journey exemplifies the fusion of entrepreneurial spirit, technological...

EMEEN Publication: Barbara Bray's remarkable journey epitomizes the convergence of scientific rigor, visionary thinking, and an...

EMEEN Publication: Ethnic Minorities In Tech (EMIT) Edition Tanya Vacarda's remarkable journey epitomizes the convergence of technical...

EMEEN Publication Hotbox Entertainment, the brainchild of entrepreneur James Ayo Ojuolape, is set to embark on a new chapter in its...

EMEEN Publication: Belfast is set to become a vibrant hub of Arts and Creative sector as it hosts the captivating exhibition by acclaimed...

EMEEN Publication: Rachael Aluko's journey from Nigeria to Northern Ireland has been a testament to her unwavering passion for design and...

EMEEN Publication: Maja Szotkiewicz's entrepreneurial journey has blossomed from humble beginnings from the fishing port town of Kilkeel,...