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Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme
Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.
GEMX Industry 4.0 showcase event
An informative, interactive event to enable SMEs to find out about the technology, training and funding available for Industry 4.0.
DSIT to showcase innovative UK businesses
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering businesses a chance to feature their innovative work in the heart of Whitehall.
Register for data science drop-in sessions
Aerospace Innovator Bootcamp
Opportunity for aerospace startups and SMEs, and businesses from adjacent sectors looking to bring their products and applications into the aerospace sector.
£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges
Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.
Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing sector
Campaign aims to ensure effective controls are in place to manage the risks associated with workplace transport.
Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down
Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.
Views sought on new affordable housing fund
Views welcomed from the housing sector on the funding package associated with the delivery of new affordable homes for rent.
Get a sustainability report for your business
Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste
London Trade Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses
Opportunities for food, drink, hospitality and tourism businesses.
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Newry
Free workshop for manufacturers on how to unlock value from data.
Upcoming events for Belfast businesses
Get involved with upskilling and start-up events for Belfast based businesses.
Webinars: Movement of goods from GB to NI under the Windsor Framework
Webinars covering the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, groupage and mixed load consignments.
Registering for the Common Health Entry Document Operator Portal (CHOP)
New database to ease the movement of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods between GB and NI.
Employers encouraged to exhibit at Derry City and Strabane Job Fair
Register your interest in exhibiting at this free event taking place in September 2023.
SBRI funding: Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia
Apply for a share of £6 million to develop or repurpose innovative solutions for dementia therapies.
Bricks or Sticks small business development programme
Workshop series for new and existing business owners.
Mind Body Business initiative for Ards and North Down
Grant scheme for workplace health and wellbeing initiatives for employees now open for applications.
Workshops to help employers support older workers
Age-inclusiveness webinars will give employers insight into the issues facing older workers and help them provide the support staff need.
Pipeline Investment Fund for Belfast music venues
Belfast music venues can apply for grants of up to £5,000.