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  • Women in STEM Summit 2024

    Join the Women in STEM Summit to explore opportunities for launching and growing STEM-related businesses.

  • Go Succeed business events

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

  • MEANZ Business energy efficiency webinars

    Two free webinars for businesses from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Energy Saving Trust.

Tech For The Future event for Mid Ulster businesses

Businesses are encouraged to exhibit at this event where they can showcase tech roles within their organisation.

Alcohol Duty | New digital service

A new digital service for Alcohol Duty approvals, returns, and payments for UK producers will be introduced in March 2025.

NICVA’s Future Thinking Summit 2024

Join NICVA’s Future Thinking Summit to connect with other social enterprises, charities and community groups.

Discover Horizon Europe at Northern Ireland event

Businesses and researchers are invited to join Innovate UK's Horizon Europe Roadshow in Lisburn on Thursday 24 October 2024.

UK - Germany bilateral: Collaborative R&D round 4

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German collaborations in emerging fields of technology.

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators: round 14

Businesses can apply for funding to resolve productivity and competitiveness issues by working with top scientists and research facilities.

National Manufacturing Day 2024

Businesses across the UK are invited to take part in the National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Contracts for Innovation: AI tools for education

Apply for up to £200,000 in funding to develop AI tools to support teacher assessments - deadline is 9 October 2024.

BridgeAI: AI Insight Chat Series

Join the new webinar series by The Alan Turing Institute to explore key strategies for improving your AI capabilities.

Business in the Community launches Opening Doors

Join the Opening Doors campaign and take steps toward becoming a more inclusive employer.

Trade mission to 2025 SXSW conference

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is inviting businesses to apply to the UK@SXSW2025 Trade Mission.

Social Economy Incentive Fund for Belfast social enterprises

This fund from Belfast City Council aims to incentivise and boost Belfast-based social enterprises and co-operatives.

Free Digital Supply Chain Fundamentals course

Digital Supply Chain Hub launches its first course on supply chain fundamentals.

New accessibility standards for creativity and culture

Arts Councils announce the UK's first accessibility standards for the creative and culture sector, as part of the All In scheme.

Call for participation: Movement of goods survey

Arts Council NI and Arts Infopoint UK are gathering insights from artists, creatives, and arts organisations involved in moving creative goods.

Support for theatre and dance professionals in Northern Ireland

Theatre and Dance NI is offering tailored support to artists and freelancers working in theatre and dance.

Town Centre Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme for Mid and East Antrim

The scheme applies to businesses located in the town centres of Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Greenisland.

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. 

Bespoke AI and data science advice for SMEs

Get personalised AI advice for your small to medium-sized business from The Alan Turing Institute's team of independent scientific advisors.

Funding for space-related R&D, innovation and education

Details on open funding opportunities for individuals and businesses working in the UK space sector.

Trader Support Service extended

The Trader Support Service, which helps businesses move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been extended.

TSS price display guidelines

As the Christmas season approaches, Trading Standards Service (TSS) reminds businesses to clearly display prices.