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Latest News - September 2024

FSA urges businesses to show hygiene ratings online

Use free FSA resources to showcase your food hygiene rating online, boost trust, and attract more customers.

Development scheme for young playwrights

The Millennium Forum Playwriting Scheme is open for submissions until 18 October 2024.

Women in STEM Summit 2024

Join the Women in STEM Summit to explore opportunities for launching and growing STEM-related businesses.

MEANZ Business energy efficiency webinars

Two free webinars for businesses from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Energy Saving Trust.

Tech For The Future event for Mid Ulster businesses

Businesses are encouraged to exhibit at this event where they can showcase tech roles within their organisation.

Discover Horizon Europe at Northern Ireland event

Businesses and researchers are invited to join Innovate UK's Horizon Europe Roadshow in Lisburn on Thursday 24 October 2024.

UK - Germany bilateral: Collaborative R&D round 4

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German collaborations in emerging fields of technology.

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators: round 14

Businesses can apply for funding to resolve productivity and competitiveness issues by working with top scientists and research facilities.

Contracts for Innovation: AI tools for education

Apply for up to £200,000 in funding to develop AI tools to support teacher assessments - deadline is 9 October 2024.

Trade mission to 2025 SXSW conference

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is inviting businesses to apply to the UK@SXSW2025 Trade Mission.

Free Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals course

Digital Supply Chain Hub launches its first course on supply chain fundamentals.

New accessibility standards for creativity and culture

Arts Councils announce the UK's first accessibility standards for the creative and culture sector, as part of the All In scheme.

Call for participation: Movement of goods survey

Arts Council NI and Arts Infopoint UK are gathering insights from artists, creatives, and arts organisations involved in moving creative goods.

Support for theatre and dance professionals in Northern Ireland

Theatre and Dance NI is offering tailored support to artists and freelancers working in theatre and dance.

Trader Support Service extended

The Trader Support Service, which helps businesses move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been extended.

Eureka GlobalStars Japan Round 3

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

DfE Social Enterprise Loan Scheme Survey

The DfE is seeking views from social enterprises on funding options to support their growth.

Women's Entrepreneurship programmes

InterTradeIreland introduces eight new programmes to empower women entrepreneurs across the island of Ireland.

Apply now for 2024 Regulatory Sandbox

ICO invites businesses to apply for its free Regulatory Sandbox to safely develop data-driven products. Apply by 30 November 2024.

Sustainable Business Pathways Programme

A 12-week programme to help tourism businesses develop sustainable actions while achieving cost savings.

NI Screen workshops for emerging filmmakers

Apply to join a series of workshops led by industry professionals for entry-level and emerging filmmakers.

Big Data Belfast 2024 conference

This annual conference is returning to Belfast on Wednesday 23 October 2024 to highlight the latest in data innovation and technology.