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Latest News - September 2023

Mid Ulster Tourism Experiences programme

Mid Ulster District Council is seeking new ideas from individuals and businesses for establishing a new tourism experience in the Mid Ulster area.

Call for evidence: Expanding DBT export support in Northern Ireland

Share your views on increased export support from DBT.

Get expert support with Business Explorer Programme

InterTradeIreland's new programme offers up to £25,000 of fully funded academic/industrial specialist support.

Entrepreneurship for All user research workshops

Help Catalyst to design a support programme for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds.

Mindset XR R&D fund: Applicant briefing and workshop

Join Innovate UK's event to find out about grant funding for business-led immersive digital therapeutics that address mental health.

Haulage and logistics health and safety checks to increase

Inspections of workplace transport management to increase in haulage and logistics sectors.

NI Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Apprentices, employers, and training providers are encouraged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards 2024.

Conflict in the workplace and the cost to your business

Labour Relations Agency commissioned report examines the cost of workplace conflict to Northern Ireland employers.

Content Fund for high potential games studios

£50,000 to £150,000 commercial games-for-entertainment content grants are available.

NI Enterprise Barometer 2023

Opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to share their insights and experiences to help shape future strategies and interventions.

The Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme – labelling poster template

Labelling requirements poster template for Northern Ireland businesses.

First time tax return? Register with HMRC by 5 October 2023

If you need to complete a tax return for the first time you must let HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) know by Thursday 5 October 2023.

Ormeau Labs: Fundraising Sprints for start-ups

Start-ups will receive personalised guidance to help prepare and execute a successful fundraising campaign.

Women at Work Conference 2023

Women at Work Conference to help Northern Ireland employers stay on the right side of employment law and promote sex equality best practice.

Consultation | Extension of automatic enrolment for workplace pensions

Have your say on proposals to extend automatic enrolment for workplace pension schemes.

Business Finance Week 2023

The British Business Bank and several partners from across the UK will host Business Finance Week 2023.

Collaborative funding to support plant-based protein innovation

Up to £6.5 million is available to UK and Canada collaborations resulting in innovative solutions for the plan-based protein sector.

Collaborative R&D funding for scalable quantum network technologies

Apply for a share of up to £10 million for projects that address technological barriers in the commercialisation and adoption of quantum network technologies.

BridgeAI: Digital Catapult Innovation Practice Workshops

These events are designed to empower AI developers and adopters within the agriculture, creative, transport, and construction sectors.

Enterprise Pathways Programme for Mid and East Antrim

This programme helps individuals to develop their business idea through bespoke mentoring.

Upcoming transport inspections for the food industry

Food businesses across Northern Ireland to receive a workplace transport safety check. 

Get familiar with the rules on selling fireworks legally

If you’re planning on selling fireworks this Halloween, you need to understand your responsibilities under the law.