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Apply for MedTech and BioTools Innovator programme
Healthcare and life sciences entrepreneurs can now apply for the 2025 MedTech and BioTools Innovator programmes.
Innovate Local: Northern Ireland event
Businesses in Northern Ireland can explore new opportunities for growth at Innovate Local: Northern Ireland event on 5 February 2025.
Active travel engagement events
View active travel plans for your local council area and have your say on priorities and delivery.
Employee Upskilling Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh
Opportunity for employers and employees to boost their business skills and gain a Chartered Management (CMI) qualification.
Powering Productivity Conference
Hear from leading industry experts and local businesses about their productivity and innovation journeys.
Smart electricity meters consultation
Views sought on the best approach for the roll-out plan for smart meters in Northern Ireland.
Food Heartland events in 2025
Food Heartland is hosting free events in early 2025 to support local food and drink businesses in Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon area.
Agri-Food Champion Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down
This programme aims to enhance industry skills and knowledge by building confidence in areas of business planning, management, and leadership.
Construction industry Safety Reboot 2025
Construction businesses asked to take breaks in January to focus on key areas of health and safety.
Safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel consultation
Views sought on the Merchant Shipping (safety measures for ships carrying industrial personnel and special personnel) regulations 2025.
Northern Ireland Trust ports consultation
Views sought on government policy on local Trust ports and legislation on Statutory Harbour Authorities.
Resource Matching Workshop in Belfast
List and find underutilised resources and material needs in a networking session with other local businesses.
UK launches major copyright and AI consultation
Help shape a copyright and AI framework that supports creativity, drives innovation, and enables long-term growth in both sectors.
Changes to trade mark legislation
The UK updated trade mark laws to allow partial replacement of domestic trade marks with international registrations.
Access new talent with Higher Level Apprenticeship recruitment
Employers in Northern Ireland can attract new talent by registering their job vacancies for Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) recruitment.
File your Self Assessment tax return and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2025
Are you prepared for the online Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline of midnight on Friday 31 January 2025?
Grants for digital tools to support adult learning
Ufi VocTech Trust is opening applications for its VocTech Activate grant fund from 6 January to 4 February 2025.
Biofuels for heating consultation
Views sought on the challenges and opportunities of using biofuels to transition away from fossil fuels for heating.
Product Growth Programme is now open
The Product Growth Programme aims to help 25 innovative founding teams build successful, product-led businesses.
Digital Standards Training from BSI
As part of BridgeAI, BSI is offering free training on global standards for SMEs looking to harness the power of artificial intelligence.
BridgeAI webinars on AI adoption for UK businesses
Join Innovate UK's free webinars to tackle data challenges and find AI solutions tailored to your business needs.