Latest News - October 2023
Green Agreements guidance launched by Competition and Markets Authority
Help for businesses to understand how to collaborate on environmental sustainability goals without breaking the law.
Funding for AI in the music industry
Apply for a share of up to £1 million for collaborative projects that develop new innovative products and services for the UK music industry.
Mindset: Extended reality for digital mental health
Funding is available for feasibility studies and industrial research projects that provide immersive digital mental health therapeutic solutions.
Event: Innovate Local Northern Ireland
Innovate UK and Invest NI will host this event which promises to be a catalyst for business innovation and growth in Northern Ireland.
Banbridge Place Plan | Online Survey
Have your say on the plan’s vision to create a vibrant, creative and environmentally responsible town.
Launch of the UK Supply Chain Directory
The High Value Manufacturing Catapult is making it easier for domestic manufacturers to connect with a new, free to use, UK Supply Chain Directory.
FSA launches a new food fraud hotline
Food Standards Agency has launched a new freephone number for people to report suspected cases of food fraud.
InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics - winter 2023 dates
Businesses will be advised on fundraising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors.
Innovate UK showcase event for climate tech investment
This regional event will take place in Belfast on 6 December 2023 and will focus on digital solutions for net zero.
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold to the World - Exporter roadshow
Event to highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally.
AI Con 2023
AI Con will return to Belfast on 9 November 2023 to explore the continued evolution of artificial intelligence.
Apply now to the Regional Talent Engines programme
Grants, training and mentoring are available for early-stage founders with potential startup ideas in engineering and technology.
Funding to bring vacant commercial properties back into use
Fit for Future scheme offers grants of up to £20,000 to eligible individuals in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council area.
Hybrid working | Event to explore its future use
Online event will explore hybrid working and whether it is here to stay or if it is past its use-by date.
Arts Council NI funding opportunities
Arts Council NI funding programmes that are currently open for applications.
PSNI warns of 'quishing' emails circulating within NI
The latest cyber threat alert issued to local businesses explains what 'quishing' – or QR code phishing – is, and how to detect it.
Ards and North Down Hardship Fund
The Hardship Fund is available to statutory, community and voluntary organisations.
Support service to help with starting a business
The Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business.
IPO Transformation: Second consultation
The UK Intellectual Property Office is seeking views on a package of changes to improve their digital services.
Updated guidance on non-union representation in the workplace
The Labour Relations Agency has published updated guidance for employers on non-union representation in the workplace.
Consultation: Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
The UK Intellectual Property Office is seeking views on how best to implement the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances.
National Space Innovation Programme: Kick Starter open call
The UK Space Agency invites proposals for emerging and innovative technology research and development under its National Space Innovation Programme.