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Latest News - November 2023

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Enterprise Week 2023

The week-long programme is developed and delivered in partnership with local enterprise agencies.

Causeway Coast and Glens Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is collaborating with partners on a number of local events and features.

Ards and North Down Borough Council Experience Development Programme

This programme provides an opportunity for local tourism providers to pilot visitor experiences within the borough.

VAT registration goes paperless

Anyone applying to register for VAT should use the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service.

Fermanagh and Omagh Enterprise Week 2023

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a programme of free events for Global Enterprise Week 2023.

Funding for innovative solutions to challenges faced by the public sector

Several SBRI opportunities are currently open, seeking solutions in diverse areas including healthcare, agriculture, biosecurity and circular economy.

EUREKA programme: Information webinar

Join Innovate UK on 9 November 2023 for this webinar to find out about the upcoming funding opportunities with EUREKA.

Opportunities in Horizon Europe: The Digital Series

Join Innovate UK Europe Team online to find out about the forthcoming 2024 Horizon Europe calls for digital, 6G and emerging technologies.

Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme for Mid and East Antrim

Grants are available for businesses in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus town centres to help them spruce up and invest in their shop fronts.

Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund

Funding is available to help the creative industries combat waste, promote decarbonisation and minimise their impact on the environment.

Design Foundations: Repairability competition

Apply for a share of up to £2 million for people centred and systemic design projects to inform and de-risk future R&D activity.

Supply chain workshop - Newcastle

Invest Northern Ireland is hosting a workshop in Newcastle, Co. Down to help businesses understand and maximise their supply chains.

Arts Council NI Organisations Digital Evolution Awards

This programme aims to upskill arts organisations in the use of new, emerging and immersive technology.

Heat Pump Ready Programme Stream 2 Wave 2 competition

Support for developing and demonstrating technologies, tools, and solutions for optimised deployment of heat pumps.

Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2023

The week features events and activities aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and supporting sustainability and innovation.

Belfast HUB-IN Challenge Fund launched

A new £100,000 Challenge Fund competition has opened for Belfast's digital and creative businesses, aimed at animating the city's Maritime Mile.

Growth Events Fund for Ards and North Down

This opportunity aims to help event organisers grow their existing events and festivals.

Access to Finance: Growth Finance Fund

Apply now for loans between £500,000 and £2million to boost business growth.