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Latest News - November 2024

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.

Event encourages respectful conversations in the workplace

Panel discussion event explores the experiences of deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in the workplace.

Consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission

Views sought on creating a body to oversee the transition to a low carbon society and economy in a fair and just way.

NCSC publishes new guide on cyber incident communications

Learn strategies for clear communication with stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber event to protect trust and reputation.

Webinar on AI for decarbonisation: Net Zero manufacturing

Explore the role of artificial intelligence in improving manufacturing efficiency and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.

SBRI funding for agri-tech and post-industrial site projects

The SBRI Centre of Excellence has announced two new funding competitions offering a total of £700,000.

Design Foundations: Round 6

Apply for a share of up to £2 million for people centred and systemic design projects.

GBIP in Singapore: AI solutions for smart and land mobility

Apply for a chance to explore global opportunities in the advanced technology and mobility sector.

Tourism Experience Development Programme for Causeway Coast and Glens

Call for ideas for brand new tourism experiences to attract local, national and international visitors.

BridgeAI: AI Insight Chat Series

Join The Alan Turing Institute for the third session in the AI Insight Chat Series to learn about identifying AI opportunities.

Register your interest to join Start-up Connect

Innovate UK calls on incubators and accelerators to build a national community.

Music Export Growth Scheme

Funding is available to help music SMEs grow their international profile in overseas markets – apply before 11:59pm on 6 December 2024.

Funding competition for AI learning solutions

Grants of up to £100,000 are available from Innovate UK for AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors.

Sustainable programme for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon tourism businesses

This programme offers structured mentoring and training, enabling businesses to develop sustainable tourism offerings.

Funding for life and health sciences innovation in NI

Apply for a share of up to £4.3 million for innovation activities in the life and health sciences cluster in Northern Ireland.

InnovateWest grants for Mid and South West businesses

Techstart Ventures and The Workhouse launch InnovateWest grants up to £10,000 for businesses based in the Mid and South West regions of Northern Ireland.

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.

Business support programme for co-ops

Are you looking to start or expand a co-operative? The Business Support Programme provides expert guidance to support co-ops at every stage.

Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 18

SMEs can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential.