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Innovate UK Smart Grants: November 2024
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.
Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2024
This year’s theme is ‘Entrepreneurship is for Everyone’.
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Tranche 2 is now open
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications for Tranche 2 offering up to £2,000 to groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2024
This programme of events and activities is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and inspiring businesses.
Free cyber threat alerts and training from NCSC
Protect your business with Early Warning alerts and cyber security training resources for your staff.
ABC Community Plan: consultation and workshops
ABC Community Planning Partnership is encouraging as many businesses as possible to complete the survey and attend a workshop.
NI Water Contracts for Innovation challenges
Innovative solutions, technologies and products sought for Wastewater Sludge Management and Green Capacity Market Services.
Consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission
Views sought on creating a body to oversee the transition to a low carbon society and economy in a fair and just way.
NCSC publishes new guide on cyber incident communications
Learn strategies for clear communication with stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber event to protect trust and reputation.
Webinar on AI for decarbonisation: Net Zero manufacturing
Explore the role of artificial intelligence in improving manufacturing efficiency and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.
SBRI funding for agri-tech and post-industrial site projects
The SBRI Centre of Excellence has announced two new funding competitions offering a total of £700,000.
Design Foundations: Round 6
Apply for a share of up to £2 million for people centred and systemic design projects.
Tourism Experience Development Programme for Causeway Coast and Glens
Call for ideas for brand new tourism experiences to attract local, national and international visitors.
Register your interest to join Start-up Connect
Innovate UK calls on incubators and accelerators to build a national community.
Funding competition for AI learning solutions
Grants of up to £100,000 are available from Innovate UK for AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors.
InnovateWest grants for Mid and South West businesses
Techstart Ventures and The Workhouse launch InnovateWest grants up to £10,000 for businesses based in the Mid and South West regions of Northern Ireland.
Business support programme for co-ops
Are you looking to start or expand a co-operative? The Business Support Programme provides expert guidance to support co-ops at every stage.
Bio Construction + Innovation conference
Join the Bio Construction + Innovation conference on 11 March 2025 to explore sustainable construction solutions.
Help shape the Community Foundation's Digital Hub
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new Digital Hub.
Winter energy support measures for small businesses
Small Business Energy Charter launched to provide local energy consumers with enhanced protections this winter.
Space For Sustainable Forestry challenge
Call for demonstration projects for space-enabled services and products to support sustainable forest management practices.
Female Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down
This programme offers the opportunity for women business owners or employees to boost business skills and gain a management qualification.