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Latest News - October 2023

Masterclass on selling internationally for female entrepreneurs

Event to help you equip yourself with the skills to win business in international markets.

SBRI challenge: Increasing household recycling practice in NI

Funding is available for persuasive technology projects that could increase recycling rates across Northern Ireland households.

Grow It All-Island programme

New programme offers an opportunity for women-owned businesses to connect, work, achieve and scale - apply before midday on Friday 3 November 2023.

Inclusive Enterprise Pathway programme

This programme supports under-represented individuals who would like to learn more about self-employment and starting a business.

Eureka GlobalStars Japan Round 2

Apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop innovative proposals in partnership with Japan and other participating Eureka members.

Transforming medicines manufacturing: Grand Challenge

Funding to support the development and adoption of flexible, agile, scalable and sustainable technologies for medicines development and manufacture.

Fairness Innovation Challenge

Apply for a share of up to £400,000 for projects resulting in new solutions to address bias and discrimination in AI systems.

Pavement café licensing consultation for Belfast

A public consultation will inform on the implementation and detail of a permanent scheme.

Mid Ulster Enterprise Week 2023

The week features a series of in person and virtual events under the theme of Challenge, Adapt and Succeed.

Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2023

Grants for businesses that seek to provide solutions to some of transport’s most pressing issues, including decarbonisation.

Consultation on Draft Tourism Strategy for Newry, Mourne and Down

Have your say on the vision, strategic objectives and ambitions for the next five years.

Zero emission HGV and coach infrastructure consultation

Views sought to inform the development of a zero emission heavy goods vehicle and coach infrastructure strategy.

Consultation on reducing marine debris from ships

Views sought on new rules aimed at reducing illegal discharge of garbage into our seas.

Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator 2024

Apply by 26 November 2023 to accelerate the adoption of commercially ready solutions into the freight sector.

Initiative to help the tourism and hospitality sector attract and retain staff

Make It Here campaign to help employers encourage more people to make a career in tourism and hospitality.

Everyday Engineering competition

Apply for a chance to develop your engineering ideas and innovations with experts and high-profile entrepreneurs.

Funding for children's health innovations

Two new Small Business Research Initiative competitions open to find innovative solutions for monitoring of jaundiced newborns at home, and management and prediction of asthma attacks in young people.

Americas Showcase 2023

Discover the latest opportunities in the various markets in the American continent.

Female Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down

This programme offers the opportunity for women business owners or employees to boost business skills and gain a management qualification.

Self Assessment scam warning

What to look for and steps to take to ensure you are safe from fake Self Assessment tax scams.

CE marking and global technical compliance seminars

Join these Invest NI webinars to understand the key issues relating to CE marking for mechanical and electrical engineering, and global technical compliance.

Biomedical Catalyst 2023 Round 2: Industry-led R&D

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £20 million to develop innovative solutions to health and healthcare challenges.