Latest News - September 2025

Innovate UK will host its next Regional Investment Spotlight event in Belfast on 19 September 2025 at the Catalyst Innovation Centre.

Apply for up to £5,000 Innovation Vouchers to develop or improve your products with expert support.

The Equality Commission's employer training programme of online events for 2025 will help keep employers on the right side of equality law.

These awards are free to enter and open to any business in Bangor.

Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.

Register now to carry out awareness-raising actions about sustainable resource and waste management this November.

This workshop will provide insights into manufacturing best practices and give targeted digital transformation guidance and support.

The programme will address leadership development with a focus on inclusion and gender representation.

Have your say on proposals to simplify and strengthen the UK designs framework, and improve design protection for businesses.

Funding is available for eligible Northern Ireland agri-food businesses to boost productivity, competitiveness and sustainability.

Innovate UK is accepting applications for up to eight innovative businesses to join their Global Incubator Programme with Agrifood Futures in Singapore.

Employers interested in exhibiting at this event are invited to register their interest.

Grants available for not-for-profit companies and organisations delivering impact across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Funding is available to help SMEs working on digital twin technologies to speed up industry adoption. 

Check if you need to register for Self Assessment for the first time by Sunday 5 October 2025.

The Hospitality Exchange event offers insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for the hospitality and tourism industry.

Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme in Singapore to explore global opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Share your views on forthcoming regulations which may apply in Northern Ireland.

The British Library is inviting ambitious Northern Ireland businesses to apply for its free, virtual scale-up programme.

The ICO is inviting organisations to share their views on new guidance following the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

At these events, you will be able to connect with services and opportunities to explore self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Ambitious businesses are invited to apply for a funded visit to Germany to explore the use of hydrogen in transport.