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New online patent search tool to support UK innovation

Use the IPO's new One IPO Search tool to easily access UK patent information and support your business growth.

The BIG Apprenticeship Event 2025

Apprenticeship events will help employers connect with potential apprentices and plan recruitment for September 2025.

Mid Ulster Higher Level Apprenticeships employer webinar

Discover the power of Higher Level Apprenticeships and how they can elevate your talent strategy.

Apprenticeship employer breakfast events in Belfast

Apprenticeship events will enable employers to explore the opportunities and benefits apprentices can bring to their businesses.

Embrace the Inclusive Spirit 2025 seminar

Are you a tourism business that is missing out on disabled visitors?

Consultations on live event ticketing practices

The UK government has launched two consultations to tackle challenges in the live events ticketing market.

Guidance to help hospitality and tourism employers support women in the workplace

Inclusive workplace toolkit will help employers attract, retain, and advance women in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Inclusive Enterprise Pathway virtual workshops

These free workshops are for people who are under-represented, under-supported and under-funded in entrepreneurship.

Net Zero Transformation Programme for the Mid South West Region

This programme provides support to businesses including carbon reporting software, expert workshops, and tailored decarbonisation plans.

NICVA ASCEND Programme

NICVA launches a support programme for social enterprises representing ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland.

Growth mentoring for scaleups programme

Connect with specialist mentors to grow your business.

Scaling the Edge NI: March 2025

Fully funded 8-week programme helping Northern Ireland SMEs to accelerate new product and process innovations.

CMA Annual Plan Consultation 2025–2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting businesses, investors, and consumer groups on its draft Annual Plan.

Smart Data Challenge Prize for SMEs

Innovators can apply for the new Smart Data Challenge Prize, offering up to £600,000 to develop groundbreaking smart data solutions.

The MacRobert Award 2025

Nominations are now open for the UK's longest-running national prize for engineering innovation.

Consultation: New proposals to counter ransomware

The Home Office seeks views on plans to curb ransomware, including payment bans and a new incident reporting regime.

Living With Water - Derry~Londonderry consultation

Views sought on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management in Derry~Londonderry.

Climate Action Programme partially funded places available

Programme will support SMEs to take climate action support and reduce their CO2 emissions.

Embrace Your Town - Call for Business Participation

Town centre businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey are invited to join this collaborative marketing effort.

Careers and Apprenticeships Fair for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local businesses are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event before 5pm on Friday 17 January 2025.

Webinar: Data protection for beginners

An introduction to data protection and the Information Commissioner’s Office for new businesses and start-ups.

BridgeAI investment webinar: Helping AI startups secure funding

Join Digital Catapult for a practical, no-nonsense webinar designed to help AI startups navigate the funding world.