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New online tool to help small businesses with tax

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new interactive tool to help sole traders better understand their tax responsibilities.

EIC funding opportunities for space SMEs

The European Innovation Council is offering funding for space tech innovations. Join the UK briefing on 17 December 2024 for details.

Micro Community Investment Fund

Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.

Consultation | Planning Application Validation Checklist for Belfast

Have your say on Belfast City Council's proposed Planning Application Validation Checklist.

Support for greener businesses in Ards and North Down

Programme supporting local SMEs in reducing their carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

Health Tech Spring Conference 2025

The Health Tech Spring Conference 2025 will take place on 7 and 8 April 2025 at the Titanic Belfast. 

Geovation Accelerator Programme 2025

Register your interest for the Geovation Accelerator to grow your startup with funding, data, and expert support in GeoTech or PropTech.

Airport security innovation funding and support

Businesses with ideas to improve threat detection at airports can apply to a new High Assurance Detection Systems competition.

Support for responsible driving and avoiding the Fatal Five

Useful information and activities for businesses to educate and support people who drive a daily commute or drive for their jobs.

Focus on mental health awareness in construction

Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.

Event to help employers recruit from a wider talent pool

The Changing Perceptions in the Workplace event will help employers recruit people with a disability or neurodiverse condition.

Procurement plan for roads works and maintenance

New procurement strategy for roads construction, related transport and civil engineering works, and maintenance activities.

Comply with Windsor Framework arrangements for medicines from January 2025

Prepare for new packaging and labelling measures.

Funding competition for fusion industry challenges

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is offering funding for innovative solutions to address key challenges in the fusion energy sector. 

New courses to boost your digital supply chain expertise

Digital Supply Chain Hub has shared the next instalments of their educational courses designed to help you master the latest in supply chain innovation.

Ecosystem Partnership Programme

Are you driving growth in your local tech ecosystem? Apply for matched funding through the Ecosystem Partnership Programme.

Apply to manage the drinks containers Deposit Return Scheme

How to apply to be a deposit management organisation for the DRS initiative due to launch in October 2027.

InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2025

This event is an opportunity to network, build connections with investors and learn more about how to raise venture capital.

NI Ethnic Minority Employment and Career Conference 2024

Event aims to maximise the economic potential of Northern Ireland's ethnic minority workforce.

Farming succession support programme

Support providing insights and strategies to help ensure the continued success of farms across generations.

Safety initiative for transport and logistics sector workers

How to reduce vibration risks to road transport drivers by ensuring work vehicles are properly maintained and have effective suspension.

Consultation: charges proposal for greenhouse gas emissions

Views sought on proposed updates to charges for UK ETS, CORSIA and, the UK ETS and national registries.