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Music Export Growth Scheme: round 24

Grants are available to help UK independent music companies grow their artists' audiences in overseas markets.

ScreenSkills invites industry views on new film and TV job standards

ScreenSkills is asking film, television and post production professionals to share their views on new National Occupational Standards for the screen industries.

Business Breakfasts | Powering Productivity events

Sign up for Invest NI Business Breakfast events and get practical advice on boosting productivity and profitability in your business.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Careers and Apprenticeships Fair | Employer Opportunity

Local businesses are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.

IPO guidance on new non‑agricultural GI scheme

The Intellectual Property Office has published guidance for Northern Ireland businesses on the new non-agricultural geographical indications scheme.

Initiative to help employers recruit software apprentices

The Software For All initiative is designed to simplify the process of finding and recruiting software apprentices.

Employer opportunities at Ards and North Down Jobs and Apprenticeship events

Employers interested in attending and/or exhibiting at these events are asked to register their interest.

Latest Business Academy webinars

Upcoming webinars from the Business Academy to help you master the skills you need to reach new customers in the UK and around the world.
 

IPO fees to increase from April 2026

The UK Intellectual Property Office will increase fees for patents, trade marks and designs from 1 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.

Apply for a new duty suspension - 2025-26 application form

The application window for new duty suspensions is now open.

Drop-in advice clinics for local businesses

Attend free Regional Business Advice Clinics for support on growth, market expansion, and more.

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

Entries open for 2026 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards

Food and drink businesses across Northern Ireland are invited to enter the annual awards which recognise excellence, innovation and growth across the sector.

Creative industries trade delegation to SXSW 2026

Register your interest in joining the Department for Business and Trade's trade mission to one of the world's largest festivals of innovation and creativity.

Cancer Charities Grant Scheme

Charities invited to apply for the new cancer support funding.

Digital Transformation Flexible Fund

If you have been invited to submit a full DTFF application, the final deadline is 4pm on 5 December 2025.

Discover Digital Transformation training programme

Gain hands-on guidance from data science and AI experts, explore digital technologies, and create a tailored action plan for digital readiness.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

Go Succeed Female Growth Programme

Mentoring and networking opportunities for female-led and female-managed businesses in high-growth sectors.

Christmas food safety guidance for food businesses

Food businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to prepare for the busy Christmas period with support from the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland.

Grant opportunity for UK charities

Apply for funding to help create positive change.

Consultation | Introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty

This consultation sets out details on how the Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) will work and seeks views on its design & implementation.