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Latest News - June 2025

Side hustlers urged to prepare their tax returns

If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income such as selling online, you may need to register for Self Assessment.

New Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation

UK government launches Cyber Growth Action Plan 2025 with £16 million to boost cyber sector growth, innovation, and jobs.

European Prize for Women Innovators 2026

Now open for applications, offering support for women entrepreneurs behind Europe's ground-breaking innovations.

Support for food businesses developing cell-cultivated products

New FSA and FSS pilot helps UK businesses get approval for safe, innovative 'lab-grown meat' foods.

Funding boost for creative industries

The UK government has announced a £380 million funding package to support creative businesses, drive innovation, and create jobs across the country.

Mind Body Business initiative for Ards and North Down

Grant scheme for workplace health and wellbeing initiatives for employees now open for applications.

Funding for urban mobility projects across Europe

EIT Urban Mobility has opened a new funding call for ambitious, innovative projects that solve real problems in city transport.

Our Food 2024 report: Key insights food businesses

Annual report highlights UK food standards challenges and opportunities for businesses.

£550,000 in funding available to support 5G-driven innovation in local industries

This funding competition supports local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G.

Supporting Thriving High Streets for Ards and North Down

This funding aims to support thriving high streets by creating safer and more attractive streetscapes, boosting footfall, and attracting new businesses.

UK Games Fund: EOIs open for Prototype Fund grants

The UK Games Fund invites expressions of interest for Prototype Fund grants, offering up to £30,000 for early-stage game development.

Women TechEU: Call 4 now open for applications

Equity-free grants to support women-led deep tech SMEs as well as a personalised business development programme.

Grow It NI

Practical support to help female founders grow.

Competition: Inspired by nature health and care spaces

Funding is available for the design of innovative health spaces, inspired by nature and designed with individual needs in mind.

Creative Industries New Entrants programme

The Creative Industries New Entrants (CINE) programme is designed to improve access to the screen and creative industries.

HSENI campaign on the dangers of silica dust for the construction sector

A new programme of advisory and inspection visits is due to take place across construction sites.

UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025

Applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025.

CCTV Grant Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey businesses

This grant can help cover the cost of installing high quality, external facing CCTV systems to enhance business safety.

New AI accelerator targets agrifood innovation

This 14-week accelerator offers expert support, computational power and real industry challenges in the agrifood sector.

Food safety workshops in Fermanagh and Omagh

Small food businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh can join two free food safety workshops this June.

Funding to boost efficiency in SME manufacturing

Up to £2 million is available for feasibility projects through Innovate UK’s Made Smarter Innovation Challenge.

Consultation: Northern Ireland Climate Adaptation Programme

Views sought on the draft third set of coordinated adaptation programmes in Northern Ireland to build climate resilience.