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Latest News - June 2024

  • Belfast Region City Deal

    Queen's University's programme aims to create high-quality jobs as part of the Belfast Region City Deal.

  • Go Succeed business events

    Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

  • GBIP in Germany and Switzerland: Semiconductors

    Innovate UK is inviting businesses innovating in semiconductors to join the Global Business Innovation Programme in Switzerland and Germany.

Test Trading Opportunities at St George’s Market

An opportunity for businesses to trial their products or services at an established market.

Callout for future Leaders on Arts Boards 2024

Aspiring board members are invited to apply for Arts & Business NI's Leaders on Arts Boards programme.

GIP in India: Urban systems

Join Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to explore urban systems opportunities in Hyderabad, India.

The King’s Awards for Enterprise – Information session

Find out more about applying for the King’s Awards for Enterprise.

Agri-Food Investment Initiative

Northern Ireland agri-food businesses can access financial assistance for capital investments to grow and increase their competitiveness.

Innovators grant competition for ethnic minorities in NI

Entrepreneurs from ethnic minority backgrounds can apply for proof of concept grants worth up to £10,000.

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024-25

Funding between £500 and £2,000 available to rural community, voluntary and social organisations for projects to tackle local social issues.

Digital Transformation Flexible Fund

DTFF call 3 offers capital grants of up to £20,000 to help businesses invest in advanced technologies.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

Economic and Regeneration Growth Fund for Lisburn City Centre

This pilot scheme aims to incentivise property owners and potential occupiers to bring vacant city centre premises and spaces back to life.

GBIP in Sweden: Antimicrobial resistance

Innovate UK is calling for innovative businesses to apply to its latest Global Business Innovation Programme in Sweden.

LRA employer events programme 2024

Labour Relations Agency events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues.

GIP in Australia: Agri-tech businesses

Join Innovate UK's Global Incubator Programme to explore agri-tech opportunities in Australia.

Regional Net Zero Programme launched in Mid South West

New programme to accelerate sustainable growth for businesses in the Mid South West region.

GBIP in the USA: Digital health

Innovate UK invites businesses with innovative digital health solutions to apply for its latest Global Business Innovation Programme in the USA.

Investment Readiness Programme

Opportunity for UK cleantech businesses to get £5,000 funding, tailored support, and a chance to pitch to investors. Apply by 7 July 2024.

Funding for space-related R&D, innovation and education

Details on open funding opportunities for individuals and businesses working in the UK space sector.

DASA open call for innovation

The Defence and Security Accelerator is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK.

GBIP in Germany: AI for industrial control

Innovate UK is calling for businesses with innovative AI solutions to apply to its latest Global Business Innovation Programme in Germany.

Invest in Women Hub

The new Invest in Women Hub has launched, providing a vital resource for female entrepreneurs in the UK.

GBIPs in the USA, India, Japan: Future telecoms

Innovate UK is calling for businesses with innovative technology solutions to apply to its latest Global Business Innovation Programmes in the USA, India and Japan.

HMRC social media scam alert

Be wary of a new scam on social media involving some accounts impersonating HM Revenue & Customs.