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Latest News - June 2026

Help shape the resources and waste sector’s pathway to net zero

Views sought on a collective approach to galvanise action on decarbonising operations across the sector by 2050.

Funded digital innovation projects for SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses can now apply for funded support to adopt and scale advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

Cultural and heritage events funding for Fermanagh and Omagh

Grants of up to £300 are available for events that celebrate European Heritage Open Days and Culture Night.

Sustainable Tourism Business Programme

Support programme to help NI businesses create and build sustainable tourism practices.

NI Overseas Animation Programme

Funding support to help tourism businesses explore and connect with overseas markets.

Revive and Reimagine Commercial Property Grants for Newry, Mourne and Down

Two new grant schemes designed to support the regeneration of commercial centres across the district.

PEACEPLUS Strategic Planning and Engagement call

Final PEACEPLUS call opens to strengthen cross-border co-operation capacity.

Funding for space-related R&D, innovation and education

Details on open funding opportunities for individuals and businesses working in the UK space sector.

SMEs invited to take part in AI adoption survey

Share your views on SME AI adoption and help shape future business support across the island of Ireland.

Funding for facility upgrades for Lisburn and Castlereagh

Grants to support a wide range of works, including internal refurbishments, accessibility improvements, equipment purchases, and environmental enhancements.

Rural Action Awards are now open

 The Rural Action Awards offer grants to rural groups, including social enterprises, for volunteer-led projects.

Funding opportunities for Derry City and Strabane

Businesses, social enterprises and enterprise partners are set to benefit from a new package of economic development support.

Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund 

€800k fund that will support business clusters across the island of Ireland to collaborate and solve shared challenges.

Companies House accounts filing changes from April 2028

Changes to Companies House accounts filings will come into effect on 1 April 2028.

Workshop: promote your tourism business online

Free workshop to help tourism and hospitality providers to promote their business online.

New SupplyChain+ programme to help SMEs win larger contracts

Support is available for businesses at all stages of development to access larger supply chains, strengthen capability and become supplier-ready.

Ards and North Down Food and Drink Survey

This survey will help to shape a new business support programme that reflects the needs of local businesses.

UK Global Screen Fund support for international growth

UK screen and video game businesses can apply for funding to support international development, distribution, and game releases.

IPO launches new Knowledge Asset Management Hub

The Intellectual Property Office has launched a new hub to help businesses and research organisations better identify, protect and commercialise intellectual property.

Programmes to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale

Register for programmes designed to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale.