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Support available for Social Economy Incentive Fund applicants
Join the Peer Support Network to prepare for the Social Economy Incentive Fund 2025.
New services for Self Assessment tax customers
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is introducing new services to improve Self Assessment registration, manage processes, and appeal penalties.
Integrated Photonics Bootcamp
Get hands-on training in photonic chip design, testing, and applications.
Funding Futures Programme for social entrepreneurs
Applications are now open for the UnLtd Funding Futures Programme.
AI Acceleration Tour: event for Mid Ulster businesses
This event demystifies AI and brings its transformative potential to life for businesses.
Resource Efficiency Impacts competition
Contracts for Innovation competition to deliver an impact validation report for an industry-specific resource efficiency solution.
Funding to encourage employee ownership
Almost £100,000 of funding has been provided by the Department for the Economy to encourage greater uptake of employee ownership.
Consultation opens on Fisheries and Water Environment Bill
DAERA is seeking views on proposed reforms to modernise fisheries and water management in Northern Ireland.
DAERA seeks views on Plastic Pollution Plan
A consultation invites input to help reduce plastic pollution and support a circular economy.
Register for Social Enterprise NI’s new impact support package
Need help showing your impact? Apply now for support from Social Enterprise NI.
Funding for Secure Innovation Security Reviews
SMEs can benefit from new reviews involving approved experts giving tailored advice to teams on risks they face.
Consultation on Standard Essential Patents
This consultation seeks views on measures to improve the functioning of the Standard Essential Patents licensing ecosystem.
DRIVE35 automotive funding
Funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.
Women Advancing Venture and Entrepreneurship Competition (WAVE) 2025
New opportunity for UK female tech founders to gain international exposure.
Consultation on the Financial Services Sector’s regulatory environment
Views sought on ensuring the financial services sector is effective, proportionate, and in line with the UK government’s ambition on regulation.
Social Enterprise Awards 2025
Is your business making a social impact in Northern Ireland? Submit your entry for the Social Enterprise Awards 2025.
Webinar series: Bridge to India
Webinar series designed to help businesses gain the knowledge and tools to trade successfully with India.
Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland – entry summary declarations
New arrangements for businesses moving goods from GB to NI by parcels or freight through roll-on roll-off ferry.
Consultation on price transparency guidance
Views sought on the draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions.
New crypto reporting rules from January 2026
From January 2026, people who own cryptocurrency must provide their details to service providers to ensure they are paying the correct tax.