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Latest News - April 2024

CYBERUK 2024

CYBERUK 2024 is now sold out, but you can still subscribe to CYBERUK Online to watch exclusive content and streamed talks, highlights and interviews.

Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast city centre

Funding is still available for commercial property owners keen to take city centre spaces from vacant to vibrant.

GIP New York: Clean growth

Join Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to explore clean growth opportunities in New York.

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.

Consultation on Draft Improvement Objectives for Derry City and Strabane

Views are sought on the proposed objectives for 2024/25.

Arts & Business North West Creative Networking

Arts & Business NI event for businesses and arts organisations to connect and collaborate.

All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference 2024

Access workshops and tools for growth at the Women in Business annual conference.

Reval 2026 | Revaluation of business rates

Businesses are urged to complete a rates revaluation questionnaire that will be used to calculate business rates from April 2026.

Applications open for National Lottery Project Funding

Arts Council of Northern Ireland invites project proposals for community arts initiatives - apply by 7 May 2024.

Masterclass: Working as a recording musician

Musicians' Union is hosting a masterclass at the Nerve Centre in Derry~Londonderry for anyone interested in earning a living as a recording musician.

2024 economic survey for music creators

UK Music, the representative body for the UK music industry, is reaching out to music creators in Northern Ireland for vital input.

CEF Excellence Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the awards which recognise the achievements of the local construction industry.

Standards Challenge Fund

Submit ideas for new standards in digital and technologies, net zero and healthy living and ageing.

Employer opportunity at Newry, Mourne and Down Job Fair

Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.

UK Export Academy's sustainability month – upcoming webinars

Watch up to seven webinars covering key topics around becoming a sustainable business.

Smart Manufacturing Summit 2024

Explore cutting-edge technologies, network with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights to accelerate your manufacturing journey.

Innovation Vouchers: April 2024 call

Apply now for a £5,000 Innovation Voucher to work with experts to improve or develop new products and services.

£575,000 Augment the City Challenge Fund

Support is available for local SMEs to develop ideas, proof of concepts and prototypes in immersive technologies.

Feasibility studies for AI solutions: Series 2

Apply for a share of up to £5 million to use artificial intelligence to address business challenges and opportunities.