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Space to Innovate funding: Charlie Drop
£1.5 million is available for innovations that can tackle UK Defence and Security challenges in space.
£1 million funding available for Humans in Systems competition
Search is on for innovative technologies that have the potential to enhance innovations in human machine interaction.
Register for Defence Innovation Loans webinar
Join the next Defence Innovation Loans webinar to learn how DASA can help commercialise your innovation.
Elevate U: Hair, beauty and cosmetics event
A free masterclass for those starting or considering starting a business in the hair, beauty or cosmetics sector.
Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility Mass Transit 2
Apply for a share of up to £900,000 for feasibility studies into the use of connected and automated mobility as a mass transit solution.
Farming Futures Environmental Resilience
Apply for a share of up to £12.5 million to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient farming.
Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6
Apply for a share of up to £10 million for innovation in battery technologies for electrification.
Access to finance conference 2023
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
SBRI funding for innovation in fusion energy
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £5.6 million to develop solutions for fuel cycle services which use lithium.
Free e-learning to help you manage supply chain risks
NCSC publishes new training to help businesses understand and manage third-party cyber security risks.
Belfast Chamber Business Awards 2023
Belfast businesses have until 8 September 2023 to apply for the Belfast Chamber Business Awards.
Causeway Coast and Glens Town Centre Experience Fund
This funding supports local organisations to create a new experience for their town centre.
Solving supply chain challenges for smaller manufacturers
Tap into £100,000 of funding and work with SME manufacturers to help make supply chains more efficient, resilient and sustainable.
Seafood sector jobs to be added to the Shortage Occupation List
Fishing occupations are set to be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).
Design In Innovation Network: platform re-launch
Innovate UK is hosting a virtual event on 7 June 2023 to re-launch their Design In Innovation Network online platform.
Crafts Council: Temporary Export Guide
New resource aims to help UK artists and arts organisations understand the rules around moving goods temporarily out of the UK.
Business Watch Initiative for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
This scheme aims to prevent business crime and increase engagement in the business community.
Find out if you are due a tax refund for work expenses
Employers should make their staff aware that they may be eligible to claim tax refunds for work-related expenses.
Learn how to manage and approach mental health in the workplace
Webinars to provide employers with advice and support on dealing with stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace.
Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme
Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.
Belfast Business Idea Award 2023
This competition is designed to unearth, recognise and help fast track the best business ideas in Belfast.