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Latest News - October 2024

Ambition to Grow | Supporting Women

Apply now for up to £30,000 funding to support woman-led businesses in Northern Ireland.

Lunch and learn regional business workshops

Lunchtime workshops taking place throughout Northern Ireland will help businesses get to grips with a range of topics.

Self Assessment | Common queries and online help

HM Revenue & Custom's Self Assessment customers are urged to use online guidance as the top five helpline calls are revealed.

Tech Spark NI

Tech Spark NI is now accepting applications from female pre-start, start-up, and early stage tech businesses.

UK Space Conference 2025

Join the UK Space Conference 2025 on 16 and 17 July in Manchester to network, discover opportunities, and engage with experts.

NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: cohort 9

Do you have a great innovative idea to improve healthcare? Applications for cohort 9 remain open until 29 October 2024.

Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

The Information Commissioner’s Office is reminding start-ups and SMEs they might need to register and pay the data protection fee.

BridgeAI: AI Insight Chat Series

Join The Alan Turing Institute's second AI Insight Chat on 24 October 2024, to explore how open-source adoption can help SMEs thrive.

UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey

Help DSIT understand how they can support innovation in businesses and shape future policies.

Proof of Concept grants for novel business ideas

Apply for funding to explore the viability and commercial potential of your ground-breaking business ideas.

Invest NI launches business strategy consultation

Invest NI invites businesses to give feedback online to shape its 2024-27 business strategy.

Employer opportunity at Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair

Employers interested in exhibiting should register their interest by 5pm on Friday 18 October 2024.

Horizon Europe Health: Innovative Health Initiative Call 9

IHI is piloting a novel, applicant-driven approach to next call for proposals, due to launch in early 2025.

Contract opportunity: International Rail Innovation Challenges

Apply for a share of £500,000 to deliver feasibility studies addressing international rail challenges.

Have your say on the skills needed for future retail success

Get involved in shaping qualifications and apprenticeships to ensure they reflect the skills needed for the retail industry.

Living Wage Week | 4-10 November 2024

Employers are encouraged to show their commitment to fair pay by getting involved with Living Wage Week 2024.

NI Enterprise Barometer 2024

Participate in the NI Enterprise Barometer 2024.

Companies House webinars available as recordings

Access recordings of previous Companies House webinars covering a range of topics to help you manage your company and business

Apply for Digital Catapult's Design to Deliver Programme

Funding and design expertise is available to help SMEs tackle big challenges and drive positive environmental behaviours.

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024

Stay secure online this Cyber Security Awareness Month with expert tips, tools, and resources to protect against growing threats.

Consultation: Allergen labelling for out-of-home food businesses

The FSA is asking for feedback on new allergen labelling guidance for out-of-home food businesses to improve customer safety.

Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference

Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are encouraged to attend this event.