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Latest News - October 2026

Free E-DATA events for businesses

E-DATA is hosting free events in October and November 2026 to help businesses use data, reduce costs, and improve performance.

Support While Waiting Grant Scheme 2026/27

Charities can apply for grants of £5,000 to £30,000 to support people while they wait for HSC treatment.

Core Funding Scheme opens for applications

Funding open for charities, companies limited by guarantee, and community interest companies promoting good relations in Northern Ireland.

EIT Culture & Creativity call for innovation projects

Funding is available to progress close-to-market innovations in architecture, audio-visual media and fashion.

Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands: opportunity for Fermanagh tourism businesses

Fermanagh tourism businesses can apply to use the Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands brand.

New webinar series: Understanding the Innovation Journey

Join Innovate UK Business Connect's new webinar series to learn about the programmes, networks and funding available to UK businesses and innovators.

International Showcase Fund: Grants for music creators

PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund offers financial support to UK music creators looking to break into global markets. 

Music Creators Growth Fund

Career development grants are available for UK artists, bands, composers, DJs, producers and songwriters.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

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

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) webinars

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is hosting a number of free webinars to help businesses understand the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Go Succeed business events

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

Tourism NI autumn 2026 campaign: Go Where Autumn Means More

Local businesses are invited to take part in Tourism NI's autumn marketing campaign to boost visitor demand.

Connect Fund reopens for applications in November 2026

Grants of up to £50,000 available for community and voluntary organisations to build East-West partnerships.

Business Support Drop-In Sessions at the Workhouse

Thinking about starting or growing a business? Attend a free drop-in session at the Workhouse and speak directly with business support advisers.

Taste AND Tech Business Support Programme

Free tech support for local food and drink businesses.

Hospitality Exchange 2026

Connecting hospitality professionals for industry insights, networking and events in Belfast.

Apply to Founder Labs cohort 5

Apply to Founder Labs, a six-month accelerator for Northern Ireland tech start-ups, for a chance to get £25,000 funding, mentoring and growth support.

Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice course

Free Labour Relations Agency course to help line managers develop practical skills and confidence in dealing with and supporting staff.

Going Beyond tourism event for Ards and North Down

Tourism businesses will learn how to develop unique experiences, attract visitors and strengthen their tourism offering.

Sole traders and landlords earning over £30,000 urged to get ready for Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will extend to sole traders and landlords earning more than £30,000 from Tuesday 6 April 2027.

Webinar series: Bridge to India

Join these Business Academy webinars and gain the knowledge you need to trade successfully with India.

ICO becomes Information Commission

From 30 September 2026, the UK's data protection regulator became the Information Commission. Here's what you need to know.