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Consultation: Feedback on regulation proposals

Share your views on forthcoming regulations which may apply in Northern Ireland.

Get Ready for Business Growth with the British Library

The British Library is inviting ambitious Northern Ireland businesses to apply for its free, virtual scale-up programme.

Help shape clearer data protection guidance for SMEs

The ICO is inviting organisations to share their views on new guidance following the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

Go Succeed Entrepreneurship Network Roadshows

At these events, you will be able to connect with services and opportunities to explore self-employment and entrepreneurship.

GBIP in Germany: Hydrogen in transport

Ambitious businesses are invited to apply for a funded visit to Germany to explore the use of hydrogen in transport.

NI Chamber International Trade Training Academy

New online academy gives local businesses the skills to trade globally with confidence.

Employer opportunity at Antrim and Newtownabbey Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair

Employers interested in exhibiting at this event are invited to register their interest.

NHS Innovation Accelerator programme

Opportunity for innovators with proven healthcare solutions to scale their impact and improve patient care across the NHS.

GBIP South Korea: Robotics & automation in manufacturing

Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme in South Korea to explore global opportunities in robotics and automation.

Is your business compliant with EPR packaging rules?

Businesses handling packaging waste urged to comply with new packaging waste rules.

NI Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Apprentices, employers, and training providers are encouraged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards 2026.

Employee Upskilling Fund for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Businesses have the opportunity to apply for a maximum grant of up to £5,000 to upskill their existing employees.

Analysis for Innovators: National Physical Laboratory Stage 1

Support is available for SMEs to solve measurement and analysis problems with National Physical Laboratory.

AICON Belfast 2025

AICON Belfast, Northern Ireland's largest artificial intelligence conference, will take place on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October 2025.

US Tariffs: Exporting low-value goods to the United States

There are now tariffs to pay on the vast majority of exports to the US.

Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Business Sentiment Survey 2025

The Londonderry Chamber has launched a Business Sentiment Survey to capture the views of businesses across the North West.

Mid Ulster SkillFund to support staff training

This programme is designed to help local employers invest in their workforce, improve productivity, and support employee progression.

Health Tech Spring 2026 conference

HIRANI’s annual conference to once again highlight Northern Ireland’s life science innovation.

Funding the future of Life and Health Sciences in Northern Ireland

Join the British Business Bank on 2 October in Belfast to explore funding for NI's Life and Health Sciences sector.

European Research and Innovation Days 2025

The European Commission’s annual flagship R&I event will take place on 16 and 17 September at The Square in Brussels and online.

HIRANI events on mental health and technology

Discover how technology is transforming mental health care at free Belfast events on 30 September 2025.

Event to help businesses get to grips with AI

Gain the practical skills and confidence to use artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of your business.