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Latest News - July 2024

Women in Business: upcoming support

Get involved with a range of networking, upskilling, and start-up events and programmes from Women in Business.

Support for Belfast independent retailers

Belfast City Council is highlighting current support for independent retailers.

Rural Shopfront Scheme for Lisburn and Castlereagh

This scheme provides support for eligible businesses to carry out minor alterations or repairs to their shopfronts.

The King's Awards for Enterprise 2025

Northern Ireland businesses are invited to apply for the UK's most prestigious business award.

European Prize for Women Innovators 2025

The European Prize for Women Innovators is now open to applications.

Social Enterprise Awards 2024

Apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2024 - applications close 31 July.

Domestic Abuse Safe Leave consultation

Have your say on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work.

Crown Estate Marine Supply Chain Accelerator Fund

A £50 million fund to help catalyse UK supply chain capacity and capability for offshore wind.

Festival of Business 2024

Access opportunities to network, learn from experts and promote your business.

Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast

QUBIS is launching the Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast for would-be entrepreneurs.

Social enterprise work programme survey

Complete the survey to provide input for the social enterprise work programme delivered by Social Enterprise NI.

Digital Supply Chain Hub | Launch and Connect

Join this event to learn how Digital Catapult brings manufacturers, innovators, and technology businesses together to address supply chain challenges head-on.

Good jobs employment rights bill consultation

Have your say on proposals to strengthen employment rights legislation to help deliver 'good jobs' in Northern Ireland.

Race equality event for the health & social care sector

Event to help health and social care employers develop and promote an ethnically diverse and inclusive workplace.

Investment Readiness Programme

Opportunity for UK cleantech businesses to get £5,000 funding, tailored support, and a chance to pitch to investors. Apply by 21 July 2024.

Training bursaries for early-career craftspeople

Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills.