Latest News - August 2025
NI Cyber Essentials Funded Programme
Free support is available for certain small businesses and micro organisations in Northern Ireland at risk of cyber attacks.
GBIP in Japan: Robotics and automation in manufacturing
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme in Japan to explore global opportunities in robotics and automation.
GBIP in Germany: Additive manufacturing
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme in Germany to explore global opportunities in additive manufacturing.
Supply chain workshops
Workshops to help businesses improve warehouse processes, reduce supply chain costs, and boost profitability.
Data Protection Practitioners' Conference 2025
Registration is open for this year’s Data Protection Practitioners' Conference, taking place online on Tuesday 14 October 2025.
Proof of Concept: Grants for early-stage entrepreneurs
Apply now for up to £40,000 grants to help you develop ground-breaking business ideas.
Cyber security businesses invited to join global trade missions
Join UK cyber trade missions to Chile, Singapore and South Africa to grow your business and explore global markets.
Digital Twin Readiness Assessment now available
A new online tool is available to help businesses assess their readiness for adopting Digital Twin technologies.
CE marking and global compliance training for businesses
Discover free CE marking and global compliance training from Invest NI with expert-led webinars and online tutorials.
Funding opportunities for arts organisations and individuals
Arts Council NI invites applications for arts funding with deadlines in August and September 2025.
Operational Excellence Workshop Series - Portstewart
Series of events in Portstewart to help businesses improve their competitive advantage by increasing productivity and profitability.
QEST craft funding open for Autumn 2025 applications
Eligible craftspeople can apply for funding through the QEST Scholarship, Emerging Maker Grant, and Apprenticeship programmes.
Funding available for NI animation sector
Apply for Northern Ireland Screen’s animation funding – up to £40,000 for short films by emerging creators.
UK Digital Twin Centre opens in Belfast
The UK Digital Twin Centre has officially opened in Belfast, marking a major step forward in supporting digital innovation across the UK.
Enterprise Fellowships for engineering innovation
Apply to join the next cohort of the Royal Academy of Engineering's deeptech accelerator for spinouts and startups.
Immersive Arts funding programme
Grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 across three strands, catering to different stages of creative development.
Consultation on tackling late payments to SMEs
Have your say on legislative measures which address late, long and disputed business-to-business payments.