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Innovation Vouchers: April 2024 call
Apply now for a £5,000 Innovation Voucher to work with experts to improve or develop new products and services.
£575,000 Augment the City Challenge Fund
Support is available for local SMEs to develop ideas, proof of concepts and prototypes in immersive technologies.
Feasibility studies for AI solutions: Series 2
Apply for a share of up to £5 million to use artificial intelligence to address business challenges and opportunities.
Consultation | Minimum wage rates from April 2025 and beyond
Have your say on how proposed increases to the minimum wage rates from April 2025 may impact your business and workers.
GIP in Canada: Advanced manufacturing
Join Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to explore advanced manufacturing opportunities in Canada.
Tourism representatives sought for Derry City and Strabane
Derry City and Strabane District Council is seeking local tourism representatives to join a Tourism Strategy Working Group.
Funding for UK's independent screen sector
BFI will hold a Q&A session in Belfast on 17 April 2024 for businesses interested in applying to the UK Global Screen Fund.
Consultation: Fermanagh and Omagh Draft Inclusive Economy Action Plan
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is seeking the views of local businesses on its draft Inclusive Economy Action Plan 2024-2029.
Access free exporting training courses through the UK Export Academy
Department for Business and Trade offer free courses for Northern Ireland exporters.
Responding to a cyber incident - new guide for CEOs
The National Cyber Security Centre has published essential guidance for CEOs on cyber incident management.
Consultation on changes to regulated products authorisation
Businesses are asked to share views on streamlining the authorisation process for regulated food and feed products.
New Rising Star Craft Award launches
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust and Sanderson have partnered to launch a prestigious new award for emerging makers.
Craft makers encouraged to apply for £15,000 bursary
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications for the 2024 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award.
Industrial Energy Transformation Fund Phase 3 Spring 2024
Grant funding for feasibility and engineering studies, and deployment of industrial energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation projects.
Have your say on 'consent or pay' business models
The Information Commissioner's Office is seeking views on the emerging 'consent or pay' model for ad-funded online businesses.
Belfast Business Survey
This survey will help Belfast City Council and its partners adapt their supports to meet the changing needs of businesses and social enterprises.
NI Regional Food Programme opens for applications
DAERA is currently accepting applications for the 2024/25 Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme.
Non-domestic water and sewerage charges from April 2024
Non-domestic water and sewerage charges increase from 1 April 2024.
Unlocking Space for Business
Government initiative offers funding and support for the innovative use of satellite data and services.
ICO consultation on generative AI and data protection
Businesses are invited to share their views to help inform ICO's regulatory position on generative artificial intelligence.
NHS Cancer Programme - Innovation Open Call 3
NHS England has launched a new round of its funding competition for innovation in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer.
Tenfold NetZero Accelerator
The programme is now taking applications from technology startups and small businesses to support the development of innovative net zero solutions.