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Upcoming NI Chamber training courses

View upcoming training courses in September, October and November.

Upcoming transport inspections for local businesses

Businesses across Northern Ireland will receive a workplace transport safety check this year.

Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme

Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.

GEMX Industry 4.0 showcase event

An informative, interactive event to enable SMEs to find out about the technology, training and funding available for Industry 4.0.

DSIT to showcase innovative UK businesses

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering businesses a chance to feature their innovative work in the heart of Whitehall.

Register for data science drop-in sessions

Book a free online appointment with the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub team to find out how data science and analytics could supercharge your business.

Aerospace Innovator Bootcamp

Opportunity for aerospace startups and SMEs, and businesses from adjacent sectors looking to bring their products and applications into the aerospace sector. 

£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges

Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.

Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing sector

Campaign aims to ensure effective controls are in place to manage the risks associated with workplace transport.

Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down

Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.

Views sought on new affordable housing fund

Views welcomed from the housing sector on the funding package associated with the delivery of new affordable homes for rent.

Get a sustainability report for your business

Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste

London Trade Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses

Opportunities for food, drink, hospitality and tourism businesses.

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Newry

Free workshop for manufacturers on how to unlock value from data.

Upcoming events for Belfast businesses

Get involved with upskilling and start-up events for Belfast based businesses.

Webinars: Movement of goods from GB to NI under the Windsor Framework

Webinars covering the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, groupage and mixed load consignments.

Registering for the Common Health Entry Document Operator Portal (CHOP)

New database to ease the movement of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods between GB and NI.

Final call for entries: Social Enterprise Awards 2023

Apply for the opportunity to gain recognition for your social enterprise

Employers encouraged to exhibit at Derry City and Strabane Job Fair

Register your interest in exhibiting at this free event taking place in September 2023.

SBRI funding: Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia

Apply for a share of £6 million to develop or repurpose innovative solutions for dementia therapies. 

Bricks or Sticks small business development programme

Workshop series for new and existing business owners.

Access to Finance: Growth Loan Fund II

Apply now for loans between £100,000 and £500,000