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Mind Body Business initiative for Ards and North Down
Grant scheme for workplace health and wellbeing initiatives for employees now open for applications.
Workshops to help employers support older workers
Age-inclusiveness webinars will give employers insight into the issues facing older workers and help them provide the support staff need.
Pipeline Investment Fund for Belfast music venues
Belfast music venues can apply for grants of up to £5,000.
Healthcare innovation funding opportunity for SMEs
Up to £150,000 funding is available to help businesses reach the next stage in their medical device development pathway.
Innovate UK Diverse Innovators Award
With cash awards and bespoke business support, this initiative aims to uncover diverse hidden talent around the UK.
Arts & Business NI Awards now open
Arts & Business NI is encouraging entries from business and arts partnerships of all sizes.
Latest employer webinars from the Labour Relations Agency
Upcoming online events to help businesses successfully navigate key employment challenges and issues.
10X Economic Vision: Delivery Plan for 2023-24
The Department for the Economy has published the 10X Delivery Plan for 2023-24 which aims to be a step-change for growth for the economy.
Mentor Support Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
This free programme will feature one-to-one support and skills development workshops.
Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition update events
Register to join Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition update events - in London or online on 12 July and in Belfast on 27 July.
Heritage Shopfront Scheme for Moira and Royal Hillsborough
Heritage shopfronts to get a new lease of life with second round of funding.
SBRI: Quantum networks, enabling components and systems
Apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop enabling components and systems for quantum network technologies.
Help to develop codes of practice for the alcoholic drinks industry
Relevant businesses are urged to submit draft codes of practice on the display, sale, supply, promotion, or consumption of alcoholic drinks.
Get Paid Guide for music creators
This new guide equips music creators with step-by-step guidance on what music data is, why it matters and what to do with it.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000
Proposed legislative changes to producing and supplying heated tobacco products
Later this year it is expected to be illegal to produce or supply heated tobacco with characterising flavour in Northern Ireland.
Alcohol Duty reforms from 1 August 2023
On 1 August 2023, the Alcohol Duty system will become simpler as the four separate taxes for beer, cider, spirits and wine is replaced.
Creative industries to benefit from funding boost
UKRI’s investments will support research and innovation across the sector.
Hospitality Wellbeing and Development Promise
Initiative to help employers in the hospitality industry attract and retain staff by creating positive and supportive workplaces.
Northern Ireland Screen funding for short films
Funding is available for production of live action, factual and virtual reality short films.