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WIPO Global Awards 2024

Small businesses and startups making smart use of IP are invited to submit applications through 31 March 2024.

Onshore petroleum licensing policy consultation

Views sought on the proposed policy for onshore petroleum licensing in Northern Ireland.

Consultation: Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan design

Views sought on the shape of Northern Ireland’s Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan.

The MacRobert Award 2024

Nominations are now open for the UK's longest running national prize for engineering innovation.

Design Hub 2024 now open for applications

Free programme from Catalyst to help you take your 'inventive idea' to a 'prototype with potential', with up to £3000 worth of funding for prototyping.

Investment Readiness Programme for screen companies

Get access to workshops, mentoring, and investors, and develop your strategy for investment success - applications close on 16 February 2024.

Apply for 2024 Technology Access Programme

Get support and funding from Digital Catapult to experiment with cutting-edge cyber security technology.

Event focuses on employing autistic and disabled people

Equality Commission event will help employers recruit and support autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled people.

Opportunity for businesses at Antrim and Newtownabbey Careers Fair

Businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to register their interest.

Consultation on alternative routes to market for new nuclear projects

Views sought on government investment in advanced nuclear technologies to enable progress of high-value projects.

Webinar: Spotlight on Canada

Learn about the latest in-market macroeconomic and industry trends in Canada.

Employer opportunity at Lisburn and Castlereagh Job Fair

Employers interested in exhibiting should register their interest on or before 5pm on Friday 26 January 2024.

Tax return reminder for cryptoasset users

Anyone with cryptoassets should declare any income or gains above the tax-free allowance on a Self Assessment tax return.

Basecamp Boston 2024 open call

Apply from 29 January for a chance to connect with US mentors and get insights to scale your business.

Digital Innovation Fund: Call 2

Grant funding of up to £50,000 per project is available to help manufacturing businesses with sensor installation, data analysis, and more.

Go Succeed: Social Enterprise Bootcamp

Bespoke mentoring and exclusive workshops to help social enterprises enhance their skills.

Funding for needle free medicines delivery technologies

Apply for a share of up to £1 million for the development and manufacturing of needle free technologies to administer medicines.

SBRI Phase 3: Enhanced Clean Air Innovation Trials

Apply for a share of £800,000 to further develop pre-commercial innovations related to monitoring, mitigating or extracting air pollution.

Funding for battery technology innovations

Innovate UK is working with Faraday Battery Challenge to invest up to £1.5 million in innovation scale-up projects.

SBRI competition: Decarbonising concrete

Businesses can apply for a share of £3 million for solutions to accelerate decarbonising concrete.

File your Self Assessment tax return and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2024

The deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return online and paying the tax you owe is midnight on Wednesday 31 January 2024.

Upskilling for Growth: Free training for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses

Upskilling for Growth offers local employers the opportunity to invest in their staff by providing them with upskilling opportunities.