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Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 2023-24

Businesses can apply for up to £50,000 to trial technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

Consultation: AI Skills for Business Framework guidance

Innovate UK BridgeAI is inviting businesses to contribute their feedback on the 'AI Skills for Business Competency' draft guidance.

UK Export Academy: Business Growth Challenge

Join a free five-week challenge to support you in growing your business overseas.

Get a free Export Health Check for your business

Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability.

UK officially rejoins Horizon Europe

On 4 December 2023, the UK signed an agreement with the European Union finalising association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.

Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme

The UK guarantee scheme will be extended to cover all calls under Work Programme 2023.

File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty

All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.

Funding for digital supply chain innovation

Up to £100,000 is available for tech solution providers to address critical supply chain challenges across textiles, farming, hydrogen, food and automotive sectors.

Research survey to support NI artists and the arts community

All artists and creative professionals currently or recently based in Northern Ireland are invited to have their say.

Support measures announced for businesses impacted by floods

A number of support measures have been announced to help businesses in Northern Ireland impacted by recent flooding.

UK delegation to Kidscreen Summit

Join the UK delegation at the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego.

Increase in maximum taxi fares

New taxi fare rates to apply from 5 December 2023 to address the challenge of taxi availability.

Reform of the R&D tax relief system

The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system.

Consultation on new Climate Change Agreements scheme

Views sought on proposals for a new six year Climate Change Agreements scheme.

Investment Fund for Northern Ireland

The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.

Call for evidence on the visual effects industry

HM Treasury has issued a public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK's visual effects industry.

Seed Fund Programme for Causeway Coast and Glens

Budding entrepreneurs can apply for a business start-up seed fund bursary of up to £1,000.

New 5G testbed and PoC grant for NI businesses

Start-ups and SMEs are invited to apply for £75,000 innovation grant following the launch of a new 5G testbed in Derry~Londonderry.

Changes to UK company law

How does the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act impact your company and your responsibilities?

Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2024

The annual Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards recognises and celebrates the global trading success of SMEs from across the UK.

Autumn Statement 2023

How does the Autumn Statement 2023 affect Northern Ireland businesses?

Explore industry solutions for smart manufacturing

Register to join this event in Dungannon to hear about the latest data-driven technologies, industry solutions and success stories.