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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.
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.