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Artificial Intelligence Capability Census 2026
The latest evidence shows substantial growth in AI adoption, diffusion, and capability in Northern Ireland.
Event: Trade Connects Belfast
Get practical support, insights and connections to help your business grow.
GBE Community Energy Fund
Grant funding available for co-operatives and community energy projects in Northern Ireland.
Innovation Vouchers: September 2026 call
Businesses in Northern Ireland will soon be able to apply for Innovation Vouchers worth up to £10,000 from Invest Northern Ireland.
Cluster Acceleration Programme
The Cluster Acceleration Programme offers financial support to groups of SMEs that want to collaborate, boost competitiveness, and grow.
Latest HMRC tax webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.
Apply now: Digital Twin Academic Accelerator 2.0
Digital Catapult's Digital Twin Academic Accelerator 2.0, delivered by the UK Digital Twin Centre, is now open for applications from UK academic institutions and RTOs.
AICC launches new AI courses for businesses
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre has launched four new courses to help Northern Ireland businesses build practical AI skills.
Martyn's Law | What Northern Ireland businesses need to know
How businesses must meet their requirements for public safety under Martyn's Law (Terrorism Protection of Premises Act 2025).
Toys safety regulations: call for evidence
Share your views on UK toy safety and the new EU regulation.
Household Electricity Discount Scheme
The Household Electricity Discount Scheme is available to households only; businesses are not eligible for the scheme.
Digital Twin Industry Challenge Led Accelerator
Technology SMEs can apply for up to £75,000 in Innovate UK grant funding to develop a digital twin solution for a real-world industry challenge.
RiSE project offers new opportunities for social entrepreneurs
Executive Education Programmes at the William J Clinton Leadership Institute
Businesses can now apply for the William J Clinton Leadership Institute’s schedule of leadership programmes.
Employer opportunity at Dundonald Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free job fair event taking place in Dundonald.
Event: Navigating the Belfast Business Support Ecosystem
This event will showcase Belfast's business support ecosystem and the support that is available to businesses at every stage of their journey.
SEAM: A new entrepreneurship festival for Northern Ireland
A new one-day festival will take place in Belfast this November, bringing founders, investors and support organisations together.
Arts funding to support older people's wellbeing
Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support arts projects that improve the wellbeing of older people.
Concept Plus Grant now open
Grants worth up to £30,000 are available to help you turn early‑stage ideas into viable products or services.
Event to help employers attract and retain Gen Z and underrepresented talent
Invest Northern Ireland event to help employers meet the challenges of demographic shifts, evolving employee expectations, and increased competition for talent.
Innovation support for horticulture businesses
The Innovation Driver and Support Horticulture Pilot Scheme offers financial support to businesses to adopt new crops, technology, or systems.