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.
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.