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Have your say on the draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland
The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a draft Tourism Strategy for Northern Ireland which outlines a plan to increase the value of tourism.
UK-Switzerland Bilateral: Collaborative R&D round 2
Access support and funding for collaborative R&D partnerships with Swiss innovators.
The Border Target Operating Model: Prepare for changes from 31 January
Find out what you need to do to prepare to move goods from 31 January 2024.
Consultation: Extension of public performance rights to foreign nationals
Recording artists, record labels, collecting societies, broadcasters and public venues are invited to share their views by 11 March 2024.
Employer opportunity at Ards and North Down Job Fair
Businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to register their interest.
Food and Drink Export Council: Peer-to-peer programme
Build your exporting knowledge and network with peers.
Funding for UK-South Korea data driven urban innovation
Apply for a share of £1 million to collaborate with South Korean partners and explore data driven innovations to deliver positive impact around key urban issues.
UK - Germany bilateral: Collaborative R&D round 3
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £4 million to support UK and German business-led collaboration.
Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round 6
UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.
Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 13
SMEs can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential.
Innovate UK Smart Grants: January 2024
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.
Innovate UK BridgeAI: AI governance webinar
Join Innovate UK BridgeAI and The Alan Turing Institute for a deep dive into key AI governance initiatives shaping regulatory landscapes.
World Design Congress London 2025
The Design Council will host the 34th World Design Congress in London from 17 to 19 September 2025.
Eurostars call for collaborative R&D projects
Innovate UK is investing up to £2.5 million to support collaborative, innovative projects in industrial research.
InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2024
Network and build connections with investors and learn more about sources of equity finance and how to raise venture capital.
Consultation on maximum weight limits for greener freight vehicles
Views sought on increasing the maximum authorised weights for certain alternatively fuelled vehicles and certain zero emission vehicles.
Innovation Vouchers: January 2024 call
Apply now for a £5,000 Innovation Voucher to work with experts to improve or develop new products and services.
Enterprise Fellowships now open for applications
Apply by 26 February 2024 for the next intake of RAEng's accelerator programme, transforming engineering innovations into disruptive spinouts and graduate startups.
Support for adoption of AI decarbonisation solutions
New UK centre ADViCE to help industry use AI's potential to reduce emissions and decarbonise.
WIPO Global Awards 2024
Small businesses and startups making smart use of IP are invited to submit applications through 31 March 2024.
Onshore petroleum licensing policy consultation
Views sought on the proposed policy for onshore petroleum licensing in Northern Ireland.
Consultation: Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan design
Views sought on the shape of Northern Ireland’s Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan.