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Latest HMRC tax webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.
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.
Enterprise Fellowships 2025
Apply for RAEng's accelerator to transform engineering innovations into disruptive spinouts and startups.
Living With Water - Derry~Londonderry consultation
Views sought on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management in Derry~Londonderry.
Lisburn and Castlereagh Job Fair: Call for Employers
Local employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.
MaRS Global Programme 2025
Prepare your innovative business for global growth with the MaRS Global Programme.
Digital Catapult: Digital Twin SME Network
Join Digital Catapult's first-ever Digital Twin SME Network event on 22 January 2025 to connect and collaborate.
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.
STFC Hartree Centre Innovation Vouchers
Get support worth up to £15,000 to explore the potential of artificial intelligence for your business.
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.
Webinar: Using AI tools in recruitment
The Information Commissioner's Office is hosting a free webinar to share insights into the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment.
First Steps to Export Success - From Northern Ireland to the World
Free webinar on taking the first steps to grow your business internationally.
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2025
The annual Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards recognises and celebrates the global trading success of SMEs from across the UK.
Defence Innovation Loans 2024-25
Loans from £100,000 to £2 million are available for mature defence innovations with a clear route to commercial success.