Latest News - November 2024
ICO issues guidance for employers using AI in recruitment
The Information Commissioner's Office urges employers using AI in recruitment to ensure data protection compliance and oversight.
Latest HMRC tax webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.
Call for evidence on a common charger for electrical devices
Views sought on the introduction across the UK of a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electrical and electronic devices.
Consultation: Guidance for solid radioactive waste facilities
Views sought on proposals to update guidance on regulating near surface and geological disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste.
Access to finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups call for evidence
Views sought on the accessibility of finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups across the UK.
Event: Semiconductor industry invited to shape UK standards
Join the National Physical Laboratory in Belfast on 13 December 2024 to influence standards that will drive growth in the UK semiconductor sector.
Apply for pump priming grants for Horizon Europe
UK businesses and researchers can access pump priming grants to help prepare for Horizon Europe proposals.
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
Join Global Entrepreneurship Week from 18 to 24 November 2024 for events in Northern Ireland supporting businesses at all stages.
MEANZ Business Webinar: Net Zero and Decarbonising your business
Free webinar to hear about what Net Zero 'MEANZ' for businesses.
Innovate UK Smart Grants: November 2024
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.
Go Succeed business events
Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.
Latest UK Export Academy webinars
Upcoming webinars from UK Export Academy to help businesses boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets.
Are you ready to move business-to-business (B2B) parcels from Great Britain into Northern Ireland?
Apply now for a Business Innovation Grant
Get up to £20,000 to fund your innovative idea with the BIG grant from Invest Northern Ireland.
Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2024
This year’s theme is ‘Entrepreneurship is for Everyone’.
Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme
Explore funding options to grow your business with Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme.
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Tranche 2 is now open
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications for Tranche 2 offering up to £2,000 to groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2024
This programme of events and activities is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and inspiring businesses.
Free cyber threat alerts and training from NCSC
Protect your business with Early Warning alerts and cyber security training resources for your staff.
ABC Community Plan: consultation and workshops
ABC Community Planning Partnership is encouraging as many businesses as possible to complete the survey and attend a workshop.
NI Water Contracts for Innovation challenges
Innovative solutions, technologies and products sought for Wastewater Sludge Management and Green Capacity Market Services.