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Latest News - April 2024

Event: Explore AI potential in the agri-food sector

Register for this Hartree NI event to find out how intelligent use of data and artificial intelligence can benefit the local agri-food sector.

Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey 2024

Assess your organisation's environmental performance and identify areas for improvement.

New product security regime for smart devices

If you are a manufacturer, an importer or a distributor of internet-connected products bound for the UK market, this directly affects you.

Unlocking innovation: Automotive sector call

Local businesses are invited to submit project proposals to the Innovation in Digital Engineering - Automotive Sector (IDEAS) programme.

Survey gives businesses their say on tax system issues

The survey provides crucial insight into the big issues faced by small businesses including tax agents in the tax system.

High-performance computing vouchers

If you work in agritech, construction, transport or creative industries, you can apply for up to £5,000 worth of HPC vouchers through STFC Hartree Centre.

Register your interest in AI Labs

Innovate UK invites registrations for AI Labs, tailored sessions for transport, agriculture, creative, and construction businesses.

Farm Safety Partnership Affiliate Scheme

Organisations are encouraged to become a Farm Safety Partnership Affiliate.

QUest: Queen's University entrepreneurial initiative

QUest facilitates Queen's University students and graduates to transform ideas into businesses through funding, training, and mentoring

Consultation on measures for climate action and a circular economy

Views sought on proposals aimed at reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill whilst recycling more.

NI Chamber Business Breakfast for marketing professionals

Join the NI Chamber Business Breakfast and learn how to developing marketing strategies.

Help to Grow: Management Essentials

Government has launched a new, free business management course to help small businesses scale up and grow.

Enterprise Northern Ireland Start Up Loans

Start or grow your business with the support and funding from Start Up Loans.

Grant support for energy efficient equipment

Up to £150k is available to help businesses buy and install energy-efficient equipment.

Manufacturing Month 2024

Annual major initiative showcasing the success and strength of Northern Ireland’s manufacturing and engineering sector.

How to use LinkedIn for business workshop

Join the Women in Business workshop on how to use LinkedIn for your business profile.

British Council International Collaboration Grants

Apply for grants to help you forge international arts and cultural collaborations.

BFI Innovation Challenge Fund

Funding is available for innovative ideas to address key challenges in the UK screen industry, with the first call focusing on the video games sector.

UnLtd Awards for social entrepreneurs

UnLtd offer funding to support social entrepreneurs and social ventures in starting and scaling their businesses.

Join Women in Business for Entrepreneurs' Connect event

Women in Business NI is hosting Entrepreneurs' Connect, a networking event supported by Catalyst.

Changes to the confirmation statement for companies

What you need to know about the way you file your confirmation statement has changed.

Secure Innovation Personalised Action Plan

NPSA and NCSC have launched a new tool to help tech leaders safeguard their business innovations.