Latest News - September 2025

The UK Intellectual Property Office is advising businesses to prepare for a public launch of its new One IPO patents service in early 2026. 

Businesses, education and training providers, and policymakers are encouraged to attend this event.

Views sought on policies to ensure nature-based drainage solutions are integrated into future housing developments.

A new UK-wide programme is now open to support innovative business founders from underrepresented groups to raise investment and scale.

Labour Relations Agency events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues.

Catalyst's mentoring programme, Springboard, is now open for applications to help entrepreneurs scale their start-ups.

UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey reveals how businesses adopt and spread new technologies, highlighting key trends and innovation benefits.

Growers in Northern Ireland are invited to register their interest in the new Horticulture Pilot Scheme, a programme designed to help improve the production horticulture sector.

BSI and BridgeAI are asking for feedback on a new standard to help the built environment sector use artificial intelligence.

Businesses are encouraged to share their views on the benefits and challenges of digital apprenticeships.

Expressions of interest are open for funding to support businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing projects in the UK.

Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore critical minerals and materials opportunities in Canada.

Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore battery technology opportunities in Germany.

Join Belfast Tech Week, 20 to 26 September 2025, for free events showcasing Northern Ireland's tech opportunities and innovation.

This event is for SME contractors interested in the available work within Housing Executive Private Sector Grants in the Belfast area.

From 13 October 2025, you will need to use GOV.UK One Login to sign in to your Companies House WebFiling account.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to music creators to help them develop new work and expand their audiences.

This scheme is designed to stimulate the development of hotel accommodation across the area.

Apply to join a 14-week accelerator supporting early-stage Black-founded startups in the creative industries. 

Get expert support, mentoring, and funding advice to help your UK game studio scale up.

This initiative is designed to discover, develop and fast-track entrepreneurial talent among 16 to 24-year-olds.

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,000 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations.