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Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme
Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.
GEMX Industry 4.0 showcase event
An informative, interactive event to enable SMEs to find out about the technology, training and funding available for Industry 4.0.
DSIT to showcase innovative UK businesses
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering businesses a chance to feature their innovative work in the heart of Whitehall.
Supply chain webinar series
Invest Northern Ireland is hosting a number of webinars to help businesses understand and maximise their supply chains.
Register for data science drop-in sessions
Aerospace Innovator Bootcamp
Opportunity for aerospace startups and SMEs, and businesses from adjacent sectors looking to bring their products and applications into the aerospace sector.
£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges
Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.
Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing sector
Campaign aims to ensure effective controls are in place to manage the risks associated with workplace transport.
Net Zero Living: User-focused design competition
Apply for a share of up to £3.8 million to support development of net zero products or services.
Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down
Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.
Views sought on new affordable housing fund
Views welcomed from the housing sector on the funding package associated with the delivery of new affordable homes for rent.
Get a sustainability report for your business
Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste
London Trade Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses
Opportunities for food, drink, hospitality and tourism businesses.
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Newry
Free workshop for manufacturers on how to unlock value from data.
Self Assessment | Benefits of filing your 2022-23 tax return early
There are many benefits to filing your tax return well before the 31 January 2024 deadline.
Upcoming events for Belfast businesses
Get involved with upskilling and start-up events for Belfast based businesses.
Webinars: Movement of goods from GB to NI under the Windsor Framework
Webinars covering the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, groupage and mixed load consignments.
Registering for the Common Health Entry Document Operator Portal (CHOP)
New database to ease the movement of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods between GB and NI.
Yes You Can Autumn 2023
Upcoming programmes to support women along the idea, start-up and growth stage of their business journey.
Final call for entries: Social Enterprise Awards 2023
Apply for the opportunity to gain recognition for your social enterprise
Grey to Green Demonstrator Project for Belfast
Expressions of interest are encouraged from organisations with the expertise and capability to undertake this kind of project.
Packaging reform draft regulations consultation
Consultation on the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024.