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Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference will take place on Tuesday 4 March 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. 

Funding for vacant properties in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Fit for Future scheme offers grants of up to £20,000 to eligible applicants.

Meet the Buyer event for Belfast businesses

This event provides a unique chance to meet directly with senior buyers at some of Northern Ireland’s largest organisations.

Prepare your business for the Procurement Act 2023

Change in the public procurement in the UK from 24 February 2025.

Get a sustainability report for your business

Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste.

HSENI Workplace Health Conference and Exhibition 2025

This event will introduce HSENI’s Workplace Health Campaign and focus on key workplace health priorities.

InnovateUkraine 2025 funding competition

Competition to support the identification and development of energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine's recovery.

Biennial MOT Test consultation

Views sought on potentially changing the frequency of MOT testing for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles.

Employability and Skills Conference for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

This event will offer practical strategies, best practices, and actionable solutions for building a resilient and adaptable team.

Understand the tax rules on side hustles

Guidance to help you understand the tax rules if you make extra cash outside your main job such as selling online or doing delivery work.

UK Global Screen Fund

Support is available for international development, production, distribution and promotion of independent screen sector projects.

Innovation Exchange: Develop sustainable sources of citric acid

Innovate UK’s iX programme is seeking ideas for sustainable, non-food source of citric acid. 

BridgeAI training: Operationalising ethics in AI

Innovate UK is hosting an introductory webinar and tailored implementation workshops to help businesses with responsible AI practices.

New AI Cyber Security Code of Practice published

DSIT has released a new Code of Practice and an implementation guide to tackle cyber security risks associated with AI systems.

Survey shows improved cyber security in larger businesses

UK businesses step up cyber security as incidents rise, according to latest DSIT Cyber Security Longitudinal Survey

Discover export opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region

Belfast event will outline how businesses can grow into markets in South Asia and the Asia Pacific regions.

Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland consultation

Views sought on the current environmental governance arrangements and options for improvement.  

Ecosystem Development Programme

Grant funding to grow the space sector and strengthen the whole-UK space ecosystem.

Breakfast event: Reduce energy costs with net zero action

Breakfast briefing event to help businesses in the mid-south west region of Northern Ireland save money on their energy bills.

Expressions of interest open for AI Growth Zones

The UK government is inviting industry and local councils to express interest in developing AI Growth Zones.

Consultation: HSENI Market Compliance Chemicals

Short survey to help understand the chemical landscape across Northern Ireland business.

Inclusive tourism programme for Mid and East Antrim accommodation providers

This programme provides expert training and on-site accessibility audits to help accommodation providers enhance their services for visitors with disabilities.