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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.

Find out if you are due a tax refund for work expenses

Employers should make their staff aware that they may be eligible to claim tax refunds for work-related expenses.

Learn how to manage and approach mental health in the workplace

Webinars to provide employers with advice and support on dealing with stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace.

Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme

Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.

Belfast Business Idea Award 2023

This competition is designed to unearth, recognise and help fast track the best business ideas in Belfast.

New digital patents service: one year to go

The new service, launching in spring 2024, will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed.

Event: Exporting Made Easy

Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.

Apply to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme

DfC invites expressions of interest from organisations with the appropriate skills to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

APC - Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 2

Up to £10m for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.

Non-Domestic Smarter Tariff Comparisons Innovation Programme

Supporting innovation to determine the feasibility, development and demonstration of smarter tariff prototype tools.

Going Dutch early stage exporter programme

Take your first steps in exporting to Europe.

ICO and NCSC outline six reasons to report a cyber attack

Agencies warn of the impact of unreported incidents, and dispel common myths that can discourage organisations from reporting attacks.

Innovate UK KTP Awards 2023

Entries open for the annual celebration of the most positive impacts of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships.

Rail trade mission to Spain: 13 – 15 June 2023

UK railway suppliers are invited to apply to join a rail trade mission to Spain.

Healthy Working Lives Conference 2023

Promoting wellbeing in the workplace with a human-centred approach.

New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses

Food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency in one, easy to access, online hub on food.gov.uk.

Respectful conversations | Employer guidance and podcast

The Labour Relations Agency has produced new guidance and an accompanying podcast to encourage respectful conversations in the workplace.

Review your online sales promotions to ensure they are compliant

Advice for businesses on reviewing their online sales practices to ensure consumers are not misled or pressured into a sale.

Consultation event | Have your say on the Short Occupation List

Views sought from organisations on the recruitment challenges in Northern Ireland related to the Skilled Worker route.

Net Zero Heat Design Engineering Innovation Lab

Join a five-day collaborative workshop to develop project ideas for delivery of net zero heat building upgrades.

EPSRC circular economy critical mass programmes

Collaboration opportunity for those interested in engineering and physical sciences research which directly contributes to a circular economy.

Businesses exporting food and drink to China must update their details

Businesses are required to modify their details on Cifer before 30 June 2023.

Proposals for offshore hydrogen regulation consultation

Views sought on initial regulatory proposals for offshore hydrogen pipelines and storage.