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Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2025/2026
Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50% up to the value of £7,500 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable.
Farmers urged not to take chances when mixing slurry
Farmers are being urged to make their safety a priority when mixing slurry ahead of the closed spreading period.
InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics: Autumn 2025 dates
Businesses are advised on fundraising activities, including business plan review, investment pitch practice, and signposting to investors.
Webinar: Introduction to Horizon Europe
Join a free webinar to learn how to find Horizon Europe calls, connect with partners, and get support for applying.
IPO to roll out One IPO Patents Service in 2026
The UK Intellectual Property Office is advising businesses to prepare for a public launch of its new One IPO patents service in early 2026.
Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference 2025
Businesses, education and training providers, and policymakers are encouraged to attend this event.
Consultation: Sustainable Drainage Systems in new housing developments
Views sought on policies to ensure nature-based drainage solutions are integrated into future housing developments.
Applications open for Breakthrough Founders programme
A new UK-wide programme is now open to support innovative business founders from underrepresented groups to raise investment and scale.
LRA employer events 2025
Labour Relations Agency events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues.
Scale your start-up with Springboard mentoring
Catalyst's mentoring programme, Springboard, is now open for applications to help entrepreneurs scale their start-ups.
Survey shows how UK businesses use and share new technology
UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey reveals how businesses adopt and spread new technologies, highlighting key trends and innovation benefits.
Horticulture Pilot Scheme to support local growers
Growers in Northern Ireland are invited to register their interest in the new Horticulture Pilot Scheme, a programme designed to help improve the production horticulture sector.
Help shape a new standard for built environment digitalisation
BSI and BridgeAI are asking for feedback on a new standard to help the built environment sector use artificial intelligence.
Survey | Benefits and barriers to hiring apprentices
Businesses are encouraged to share their views on the benefits and challenges of digital apprenticeships.
Life Sciences Manufacturing Fund
Expressions of interest are open for funding to support businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing projects in the UK.
GBIP in Canada: Critical minerals and materials
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore critical minerals and materials opportunities in Canada.
GBIP in Germany: Battery technology
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore battery technology opportunities in Germany.
Belfast Tech Week 2025
Join Belfast Tech Week, 20 to 26 September 2025, for free events showcasing Northern Ireland's tech opportunities and innovation.
Meet the Buyer event for construction businesses
This event is for SME contractors interested in the available work within Housing Executive Private Sector Grants in the Belfast area.
Companies House WebFiling to move to GOV.UK One Login
From 13 October 2025, you will need to use GOV.UK One Login to sign in to your Companies House WebFiling account.
The Open Fund for Music Creators
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to music creators to help them develop new work and expand their audiences.