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GBIP in Germany: Additive manufacturing

Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme in Germany to explore global opportunities in additive manufacturing.

Supply chain workshops

Workshops to help businesses improve warehouse processes, reduce supply chain costs, and boost profitability.

Data Protection Practitioners' Conference 2025

Registration is open for this year’s Data Protection Practitioners' Conference, taking place online on Tuesday 14 October 2025.

Proof of Concept: Grants for early-stage entrepreneurs

Apply now for up to £40,000 grants to help you develop ground-breaking business ideas.

Cyber security businesses invited to join global trade missions

Join UK cyber trade missions to Chile, Singapore and South Africa to grow your business and explore global markets.

Digital Twin Readiness Assessment now available

A new online tool is available to help businesses assess their readiness for adopting Digital Twin technologies.

CE marking and global compliance training for businesses

Discover free CE marking and global compliance training from Invest NI with expert-led webinars and online tutorials.

Funding opportunities for arts organisations and individuals

Arts Council NI invites applications for arts funding with deadlines in August and September 2025.

Operational Excellence Workshop Series - Portstewart

Series of events in Portstewart to help businesses improve their competitive advantage by increasing productivity and profitability.

QEST craft funding open for Autumn 2025 applications

Eligible craftspeople can apply for funding through the QEST Scholarship, Emerging Maker Grant, and Apprenticeship programmes.

Funding available for NI animation sector

Apply for Northern Ireland Screen’s animation funding – up to £40,000 for short films by emerging creators.

UK Digital Twin Centre opens in Belfast

The UK Digital Twin Centre has officially opened in Belfast, marking a major step forward in supporting digital innovation across the UK.

Enterprise Fellowships for engineering innovation

Apply to join the next cohort of the Royal Academy of Engineering's deeptech accelerator for spinouts and startups.

Immersive Arts funding programme

Grants range from £5,000 to £50,000 across three strands, catering to different stages of creative development.

Consultation on tackling late payments to SMEs

Have your say on legislative measures which address late, long and disputed business-to-business payments.

Consultation for social enterprises | Technology for Good

Social enterprises are invited to share insights and help shape future digital solutions.

Webinar: Windsor Framework | Moving goods into Northern Ireland

Free webinar on how the Windsor Framework applies to moving goods into Northern Ireland.

Grant funding for fishing, aquaculture and other marine stakeholders

Marine and fisheries funding for activity supporting NI Executive aims and objectives for the marine economy, green growth and net zero.

The Ultimate Pitch 2025

Apply to The Ultimate Pitch 2025 for business funding, mentoring, and support.

Consultation: Northern Ireland’s Fourth Carbon Budget

Views sought on the next steps on the transition to a net zero Northern Ireland, and how to achieve it in a fair and just way.

Seeking NI industry input: Call for evidence on UK Steel trade measures

Share your views on using trade measures to provide ongoing protection for the UK steel industry.

Rural Action Awards are now open

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