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Shared Island Clusters and Networks

Support to help business clusters across the island of Ireland to collaborate, grow, and succeed.

The King's Awards for Enterprise 2027

Northern Ireland businesses are invited to apply for the UK's most prestigious business award.

Latest Business Academy webinars

Upcoming webinars from the Business Academy to help you master the skills you need to reach new customers in the UK and around the world.

Digitalisation support for social enterprises in NI

A new programme helps social enterprises improve websites, digital strategy and AI use to support growth and income generation.

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

Women TechEU 2 EIC call for applicants

Women-led deep tech startups can apply for €75,000 in EU funding through the Women TechEU 2 EIC programme.

Games Development Call: Summer 2026

Up to £15,000 is available from Northern Ireland Screen to support narrative-led games for commercial release.

BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026

Nominations are now open for the BBC Food and Farming Awards.

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund for Mid Ulster

Funding is available for projects designed to prevent and challenge the attitudes, behaviours and culture that can lead to violence against women and girls.

Event | Evolving as an Employer of Choice in Mid Ulster

Hear from a range of speakers on how you can successfully implement positive changes to attract, retain and develop talent.

Entries open for the Social Enterprise Awards 2026

Making a social impact in Northern Ireland? Applications are now open for the Social Enterprise Awards 2026.

Depot Charging Scheme

Grant funding for charging infrastructure to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.

IPO updates design protection guidance

The UK Intellectual Property Office has updated its guidance on designs covering graphic symbols, icons, graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and animated designs.

Businesses encouraged to test trade at St George’s Market

Opportunity for businesses to test trade their products or promote their services at St George’s Market.

Public consultation on liquor licensing market diversity and innovation

The Department for Communities is seeking views on whether current liquor licensing rules support a wider range of venues.

Atlantic Futures Female Entrepreneurship Survey

Have your say on the experiences, strategies and outcomes for women entrepreneurs in the Northwest Atlantic Innovation Corridor region.

OCN launches 2026 grants programme

OCN has opened applications for its 2026 Centre Learning Grants Programme, offering up to £50,000 to support learner-focused projects.

Webinar: Spotlight on China

Learn about China as a potential export market for Northern Ireland businesses.

Local Innovation Partnerships Fund for Northern Ireland

Funding opportunity for businesses and organisations driving innovation in Northern Ireland.

SEUPB PEACEPLUS opens funding call for skills development

Applications are now open for PEACEPLUS Investment Area 2.3, supporting skills development across the Programme Area.

Music Export Growth Scheme: Round 25

Applications are open for Round 25 of the Music Export Growth Scheme, supporting UK music SMEs to expand into international markets.