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Automotive technologies and growing capability competition
The Advanced Propulsion Centre is investing up to £25 million in developing automotive technologies
Future flight challenge phase 3
Competition aims to fund projects that will position the UK as a leader in the third revolution of aviation
Pump priming grants for Horizon Europe proposals
Grants of up to £5,000 are now available to help UK businesses collaborate with partners in other countries to develop bids for Pillar 2 of Horizon Europe
Mental Health Support Fund
Charities and groups are invited to submit project proposals for improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the population
Business and academia prosperity partnership: fifth round
Apply for funding to support an established research partnership between business and academic institutions
Road Safety (Safe Travel) Grant Scheme
Individuals and groups from the voluntary and community sector can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects to improve road safety
New timetable for controls on importing animal products from the EU into GB
Find out what this might mean for your business if you import animal products from the EU into GB
Spark Programme for Mid and East Antrim businesses
The Spark Programme will provide specialist mentoring support tailored to individual business needs
Audience of the Future funding for early-stage projects
Apply for a share of up to £800,000 for early-stage, human-centred design projects in creative or immersive experiences
Red Diesel Replacement competition
The Red Diesel Replacement competition aims to accelerate the commercialisation of low carbon red diesel alternatives
Skill Up with fully funded postgraduate learning
Skill Up - The Flexible Skills Fund is supporting a range of online learning to upskill and reskill people in economic priority sectors
Council calls for grant applications from rural micro-businesses
The Rural Business Development Grant Scheme is due to open for applications from rural businesses in the Lisburn and Belfast Council areas
EU delay when traders must start to use new Export Health Certificates
The date for using the new Animal Health Regulation (AHR) EHCs has been pushed back to 15 January 2022
Belfast Retail and Hospitality Virtual Job Fair
The virtual job fair is a great recruitment opportunity for employers in the hospitality and retail sectors
New support programme for the local tourism sector
The Experience Development Programme 2021-23 will provide financial assistance to tourism organisations
Save time and money with the Trader Support Service upload API
Use the upload TSS API to automate the process of creating and submitting declarations
Digital Growth Programme: mentoring, workshops and training
This programme aims to enhance digital capabilities and develop knowledge in new and existing platforms
SBRI: Stroke and technology competition for development funding
Search is on for innovations in the pre-hospital diagnosis and rehabilitation of stroke
Visa-free short-term touring for UK musicians and performers
UK government clarifies visa rules for UK artists touring in 19 EU countries
Support for construction industry to meet rising costs
Measures announced to help manage risk in government contracts created by COVID-related price volatility
Self-assessment tool: Is your business innovating?
Use Innovate NI's self-assessment tool to find out how innovative your business is and get recognition along the way