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Latest News - August 2024

  • Hello Possible programme

    Hello Possible is a new Catalyst NI's programme designed to help you develop early business ideas.

  • GBIP in New Zealand: Agri-tech

    Innovate UK invites businesses with innovative agri-tech solutions to apply for its latest Global Business Innovation Programme in New Zealand.

  • Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund

    The fund offers up to £20,000 in Earth Observation technical expertise to help you bring your service to market faster.
     

Apply for free AwakenHub membership

Women founders can apply for one of 15 annual memberships of AwakenHub through a partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Apply for Arts & Business NI Investment Programme

Match funding is available to help you take your arts and business partnership project to the next level.

Funded Cyber Essentials programme for Northern Ireland businesses

Small organisations from specific sectors in the UK are invited to take part in the Funded Cyber Essentials programme.

Discover Digital Transformation training programme

Get hands-on guidance and one-to-one mentoring on your digital journey with data science and AI experts.

Women in Business: upcoming events

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

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Cross-Border Job Fair

Employers with job vacancies are invited to exhibit at the cross-border job fair taking place in Armagh in September.

Belfast Chamber Productivity Summit 2024

Belfast Chamber is inviting local businesses to a unique event focused on boosting productivity across various sectors. 

Apply now: Station Innovation Zone competition 2024

Applications are open for the chance to trial your innovation for improving passenger experience at railway stations.

The DM Conference

Hear from some of the biggest brands in the UK and Ireland on topics including content marketing, e-commerce, digital strategy and SEO.

Startup Success – Fundraising & Beyond

Join Catalyst’s workshop for insights on fundraising and practical experiences from a newly funded business.

Get a free Export Health Check for your business

Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability.

Employer support for employees affected by recent public disorder

The Labour Relations Agency has produced a brief guide to help employers support employees impacted by racism.

Innowwide call for market feasibility projects

Programme to support innovative SMEs assess the viability of their commercial or research ambitions for internationalisation.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

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

Space Tech Expo Bremen 2024

Register your interest to join the UK cohort at the Space Tech Expo Bremen 2024.

Arts Council NI funding programmes now open

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened a series of funding programmes to support local artists, organisations, and communities. 

Go Succeed business events

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

InterTradeIreland Trade Series webinars

Help to navigate Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain trade requirements.

Lough Neagh Blue Green Algae SBRI Challenge

The initiative seeks potential solutions to treat Lough Neagh's Blue Green Algae mass and reduce or suppress growth.

New guide on business email compromise

NCSC has published new guidance to help small businesses and organisations combat business email compromise.

Digital Innovation Fund

Funding is available for National Lighthouse projects and Rapid Demonstrators, up to £150,000 and £50,000 respectively.

Employer opportunity at Derry City and Strabane Job Fair

Department for Communities has opened employer registration for the upcoming Derry City and Strabane Cross Border Job Fair.