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Latest News - October 2024

Consultation on support for low carbon heat in the residential sector

Views sought on the design, rules, and guidance of future government support for low carbon heating technologies.

Creating a UK Airspace Design Service consultation

Views sought on the modernisation of UK airspace to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the future.

Big Retrofit Challenge

A bold new competition aimed at unearthing game-changing solutions in home decarbonisation.

Forecasting Tipping Points funding

Programme aiming to enhance our climate change response by developing an early warning system for tipping points.

Synthetic plants funding

A £62.4 million programme to catalyse a new generation of major crops that are more productive, resilient, and sustainable.

Skills Boost for Business Growth programme

Small grant scheme for local businesses in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area to support industry-related training.

Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2025

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2025.

Autumn Budget 2024

A summary of how the Autumn Budget 2024 affects Northern Ireland businesses.

InterTradeIreland tender opportunity is now open

InterTradeIreland seeks a web development agency for website support.

Consultation | Statutory Sick Pay

Employers encouraged to have their say on proposals to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay.

Smart Nano Technology Access Programme

NI businesses can now apply for the Smart Nano Technology Access Programme, offering expert support and high-tech resources. Apply by 2 December 2024.

New Supply Chain Resilience Navigator tool

Boost your supply chain resilience with the new Navigator tool from the Digital Catapult's Digital Supply Chain Hub.

Arts Council NI: Knowledge exchange and networking event

Join a networking event on 29 November 2024 at The MAC, Belfast to discuss artist conditions and mental health.

Funding for digital therapeutics in mental health

Apply for a share of up to £3.7 million to develop innovative digital therapeutics using extended reality (XR) for mental health solutions.

Immersive Arts programme opens for applications

Grants of £5,000, £20,000 and £50,000 are available as part of the three-year project designed to help artists explore immersive technologies.

Responsible Innovation Conference

Belfast conference to explore ethics in technology innovation, inviting business leaders, tech experts, and academics to discuss responsible innovation practices.

UKRI: 2024 stakeholder perception survey

UK Research and Innovation is seeking stakeholder feedback to help them address issues, tailor their activities and measure progress.

ICO warns businesses to prepare for the quantum-enabled future

The Information Commissioner’s Office is urging businesses to get ready for a new wave of cyber security threats as quantum computing advances.

Join Design for Planet Festival 2024

Get free entry to the Design Council's Design for Planet Festival and join the movement that's rethinking how we design, innovate, and create a greener future.

Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

Share your views on the UK government’s proposed 10-year plan for the economy.

Event: The Future of Cultural Devolution in the UK

Find out how devolution and increased local decision-making may impact the UK’s creative, cultural and heritage sectors.

Equaliser Mentorship Programme for sound professionals

Applications are now open for the new talent development program, offering mentoring, networking, and more to sound professionals from global majority backgrounds.