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BridgeAI accelerator for transport sector
Apply to join a 14-week accelerator programme for UK-based startups, scaleups and SMEs to validate and develop AI and ML deep-tech solutions.
CyberNI Week 2024
A series of events will take place during the inaugural CyberNI Week in March 2024 to highlight cyber security best practice, knowledge and experiences.
DASA funding for remote monitoring of sensitive sites
£1.5 million competition seeks innovations to remotely monitor legacy nuclear sites.
NMD Business Innovation Survey
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is running a survey on innovation practices, challenges and future needs of businesses in the area.
Scam warning following Self Assessment deadline
HM Revenue & Customs is warning Self Assessment customers to protect themselves against bogus refund offers.
Mid Ulster Town Business Spruce Up Scheme
Eligible businesses can apply for grant aid through the scheme.
Causeway Coast and Glens Employers Survey
Share your views on staff shortages, skills shortages and recruitment issues.
Recruitment and retention workshops for the tourism and hospitality industry
Tourism NI workshops to help tourism and hospitality businesses build workplaces that both attracts and retains talent.
Realise the data and AI opportunity within your business
Open to SMEs across all sectors in Northern Ireland, this event will help you explore the potential benefits of data science and artificial intelligence to your business.
Food innovation funding to support health and wellbeing
Innovate UK is investing up to £2.5 million in early feasibility projects focusing on diet and health innovation.
Fermanagh and Omagh employability and skills survey
Share your views on the labour and skills needs of your business.
Apply to the Endangered Crafts Fund
Craft practitioners and organisations in the UK are invited to apply to Heritage Crafts for small grants for projects that support endangered crafts.
Workshop: Digital transformation and data-driven decision making
Discover how your manufacturing business can leverage support services, expertise, and funding opportunities.
Supply Chain Conference 2024
Invest Northern Ireland is hosting an event to help businesses navigate current supply challenges and future proof their supply chains.
New e-learning platform for tourism businesses
Tourism NI has launched an online learning platform specially developed to support the Northern Ireland tourism industry.
Monthly Horizon Europe Q&A sessions
Innovate UK will be hosting 'Horizon Europe Hour' every month, providing a platform for businesses to connect directly with UK National Contact Points.
Permanent pavement café licensing scheme introduced in Belfast
This scheme applies to Belfast hospitality and retail businesses wanting to place furniture on a public area outside their premises.
Free energy insights for NI manufacturers
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub is offering a free service to help Northern Ireland manufacturers optimise their energy use and reduce costs.
Belfast City Council consultation on city centre byelaws
Have your say on new byelaws aimed at reducing noise nuisance in Belfast city centre.
Smart Towns and Villages funding
DAERA encourages applications for smart towns and villages funding under new PEACEPLUS Programme.
£6 million investment in the Immersive Arts
UK Research and Innovation has announced a new £6 million programme to help the arts and culture sector explore the creative potential of immersive technology.
Amplifying Imagination - AI in the Creative Industries
This challenge call offers £50,000 funding and a 16-week acceleration programme to enhance the use of artificial intelligence solutions in the creative sector.