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Got an innovative idea involving biometrics and personal data?
The ICO is looking for participants working on projects involving biometrics to join their Regulatory Sandbox.
New Children's code design tests available
The Information Commissioner's Office has created new design tests to help designers check if their products or services comply with the Children's code.
Dragons' Den competition with BelTech
The search is on for novel and innovative business ideas from Northern Ireland.
Nominations open for Digital DNA Awards 2023
Submit your entry and celebrate the success of the best Northern Ireland tech and digital talent.
New planning portal goes live
A new online planning portal is now operational from Monday 5 December 2022.
2023 ban on foams which contain certain F gas
Prepare for a ban on foams which contain F gas hydrofluorocarbons with a Global Warming Potential of 150 or over
Mentor Growth Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses
Local businesses can access essential business knowledge, expertise and impartial advice.
SBRI funding for healthcare innovation
Funding is available for innovative solutions around patient communications, ENT surgery and safe disposal of medical gases.
Mid Ulster HGV Training and Employment Academy
Opportunities for employers to fill their logistics gaps.
Agri-food businesses: Sale of defrosted poultry-meat
Information for Agri-food businesses in Northern Ireland on the sale of defrosted poultry-meat
Fully-funded course to help you master customer experience
Improve your customer experience offering by enrolling on the free Professional Certificate in Customer Experience course.
New marketing guidance to help you understand the law
The Information Commissioner's Office has published new direct marketing guidance on live marketing calls and electronic mail.
Paid promotions: guidance for social media companies, brands, and influencers
Social media users set to benefit from new hidden advertising protections.
'Ask for Angela': Helping the hospitality sector safeguard their customers
'Ask for Angela' is an initiative from the PSNI to enable people who feel vulnerable or threatened in a hospitality setting to discreetly ask for help.
Additional bank holiday for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
An additional bank holiday has been proclaimed on Monday 8 May 2023 to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Enabling Technologies Programme: Call 2
The UK Space Agency has opened a further round of funding for innovative technology research and development in the UK space sector.
Biodiverse Landscapes Fund open for applications
Fund aims to reduce poverty, protect and restore biodiversity and lessen climate change impacts in six environmentally critical landscapes
Innovation in railway construction competition
Funding for feasibility studies with projects to propose, deliver and demonstrate innovation in railway construction
Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility supply chain competition
Up to £16 million available for projects to develop technologies and capabilities in the CAM supply chain
Take heights seriously safety campaign
Awareness campaign on the risk of falls from height in construction, to help prevent fatalities and major injuries
Are your staff aware of the £2,000 funding to help with childcare costs?
Tax-Free Childcare offers working parents up to £2,000 in government funding to help with childcare costs.
Fermanagh and Omagh Multimedia Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive professional imagery and a video of their tourism business.