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AI standards for SMEs webinar

Register to join this free webinar to gain insights into the benefits of artificial intelligence standards for your business.

Manchester Prize for AI

New £1 million grand prize opens for artificial intelligence solutions that can drive positive change in society.

Apprenticeship Week 2024

Employers are urged to get involved in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 5 to Friday 9 February 2024.

Cashflow advice meetings for dairy farmers

Support events for farmers struggling to cover the full cost of milk production and facing upcoming tax payments.

Call for Evidence on Planning Policy and Climate Change

Views and evidence sought on proposed areas of focus for a review of the SPPS on the issue of climate change.

UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation

Views sought on proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support progress to net zero.

£4,000 'Pitch Perfect' competition

Apply before Friday 19 January 2024 for a chance to win cash funding at IoD's annual Women's Leadership Conference.

Free data analytics training for food and drink SMEs

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is hosting this free, targeted training event for drink and agri-food businesses in the area.

Webinar to launch Maritime funding playbook

Connected Places Catapult is launching their Maritime SME Innovation Funding Guide on 31 January 2024 – register to join their online launch event.

Funding for eSIM reader technology projects

Apply now for up to £120,000 in funding to develop electronic SIM reader technology to help keep national security officers safe.

New tax credits for film, TV and video game makers

Starting 1 January 2024, the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit and Video Games Expenditure Credit have replaced the old tax reliefs, offering companies more benefits, flexibility, and clarity.

Meet the Buyer event for market ready tourism businesses

Recruitment will close on 5 January for Tourism Northern Ireland's flagship event that allows businesses to meet with key buyers in 2024.

Consultation on reforms to increase levels of WEEE reuse and recycling

Views sought on driving towards a more circular economy through increased collection and proper treatment of WEEE products.

Environmental Monitoring Innovation

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for collaborative projects to develop innovative solutions in environmental monitoring.

Consultation on increasing fees for private streets

Views sought on options to generate revenue from charging for private streets inspection services in Northern Ireland.

Offshore Renewable Energy Installation consultation

Public consultation sets out and seeks input on policy options for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations in Northern Ireland.

Further financial support announced for flooded businesses

Additional financial support will be made available for businesses affected by flooding in October & November 2023.

Extension of the Groupage export facilitation scheme to 2025

The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2025 to continue exports to the EU and movements to Northern Ireland of low-risk products.

21 Under 21 programme for Belfast entrepreneurs

This competition is designed to unearth, recognise, and fast-track 21 exceptional potential young entrepreneurs.

Women in Tech Conference 2024

Women in Business is hosting its annual conference for women in technology.

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub Academy

Access free learning resources to develop digital and data skills in your manufacturing business.

Employer opportunity at the Big Apprenticeship Event 2024

Employers have the chance to exhibit at the Southern Regional College's Big Apprenticeship Events taking place in February 2024.