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Arts Council NI Organisations Digital Evolution Awards

This programme aims to upskill arts organisations in the use of new, emerging and immersive technology.

Heat Pump Ready Programme Stream 2 Wave 2 competition

Support for developing and demonstrating technologies, tools, and solutions for optimised deployment of heat pumps.

Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2023

The week features events and activities aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and supporting sustainability and innovation.

Belfast HUB-IN Challenge Fund launched

A new £100,000 Challenge Fund competition has opened for Belfast's digital and creative businesses, aimed at animating the city's Maritime Mile.

Growth Events Fund for Ards and North Down

This opportunity aims to help event organisers grow their existing events and festivals.

Access to Finance: Growth Finance Fund

Apply now for loans between £500,000 and £2million to boost business growth.

International Trade Week 2023

Series of events designed to help businesses maximise their global potential.

Apply now for Co-Founders 2024

Catalyst is inviting people with passion, drive and ambition to come together to create start-ups that could change the world.

Masterclass on selling internationally for female entrepreneurs

Event to help you equip yourself with the skills to win business in international markets.

SBRI challenge: Increasing household recycling practice in NI

Funding is available for persuasive technology projects that could increase recycling rates across Northern Ireland households.

Inclusive Enterprise Pathway programme

This programme supports under-represented individuals who would like to learn more about self-employment and starting a business.

Eureka GlobalStars Japan Round 2

Apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop innovative proposals in partnership with Japan and other participating Eureka members.

Transforming medicines manufacturing: Grand Challenge

Funding to support the development and adoption of flexible, agile, scalable and sustainable technologies for medicines development and manufacture.

Fairness Innovation Challenge

Apply for a share of up to £400,000 for projects resulting in new solutions to address bias and discrimination in AI systems.

Pavement café licensing consultation for Belfast

A public consultation will inform on the implementation and detail of a permanent scheme.

Mid Ulster Enterprise Week 2023

The week features a series of in person and virtual events under the theme of Challenge, Adapt and Succeed.

Initiative to help the tourism and hospitality sector attract and retain staff

Make It Here campaign to help employers encourage more people to make a career in tourism and hospitality.

Everyday Engineering competition

Apply for a chance to develop your engineering ideas and innovations with experts and high-profile entrepreneurs.

Funding for children's health innovations

Two new Small Business Research Initiative competitions open to find innovative solutions for monitoring of jaundiced newborns at home, and management and prediction of asthma attacks in young people.

Americas Showcase 2023

Discover the latest opportunities in the various markets in the American continent.

Female Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down

This programme offers the opportunity for women business owners or employees to boost business skills and gain a management qualification.

Self Assessment scam warning

What to look for and steps to take to ensure you are safe from fake Self Assessment tax scams.