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Consultation: Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan design
Views sought on the shape of Northern Ireland’s Smart Systems and Flexibility Plan.
The MacRobert Award 2024
Nominations are now open for the UK's longest running national prize for engineering innovation.
Design Hub 2024 now open for applications
Free programme from Catalyst to help you take your 'inventive idea' to a 'prototype with potential', with up to £3000 worth of funding for prototyping.
Event focuses on employing autistic and disabled people
Equality Commission event will help employers recruit and support autistic, neurodivergent, and disabled people.
Consultation on alternative routes to market for new nuclear projects
Views sought on government investment in advanced nuclear technologies to enable progress of high-value projects.
Webinar: Spotlight on Canada
Learn about the latest in-market macroeconomic and industry trends in Canada.
Tax return reminder for cryptoasset users
Anyone with cryptoassets should declare any income or gains above the tax-free allowance on a Self Assessment tax return.
Basecamp Boston 2024 open call
Apply from 29 January for a chance to connect with US mentors and get insights to scale your business.
Funding for needle free medicines delivery technologies
Apply for a share of up to £1 million for the development and manufacturing of needle free technologies to administer medicines.
Funding for battery technology innovations
Innovate UK is working with Faraday Battery Challenge to invest up to £1.5 million in innovation scale-up projects.
SBRI competition: Decarbonising concrete
Businesses can apply for a share of £3 million for solutions to accelerate decarbonising concrete.
Upskilling for Growth: Free training for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
Upskilling for Growth offers local employers the opportunity to invest in their staff by providing them with upskilling opportunities.
Webinar: Social Media Trends for Your Business in 2024
Hear what social media trends are dominating the platforms in 2024 and how you can implement them into your business.
Inclusive Smart Solutions programme
Innovation programme to increase participation of low-income and vulnerable consumers in the emerging smart, flexible energy system.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland: roadshow events
These events will help you to understand the different funding options available through the fund.
AI standards for SMEs webinar
Register to join this free webinar to gain insights into the benefits of artificial intelligence standards for your business.
Manchester Prize for AI
New £1 million grand prize opens for artificial intelligence solutions that can drive positive change in society.
Call for Evidence on Planning Policy and Climate Change
Views and evidence sought on proposed areas of focus for a review of the SPPS on the issue of climate change.
UK Emissions Trading Scheme consultation
Views sought on proposed changes to the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to support progress to net zero.
£4,000 'Pitch Perfect' competition
Apply before Friday 19 January 2024 for a chance to win cash funding at IoD's annual Women's Leadership Conference.
Free data analytics training for food and drink SMEs
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is hosting this free, targeted training event for drink and agri-food businesses in the area.
Webinar to launch Maritime funding playbook
Connected Places Catapult is launching their Maritime SME Innovation Funding Guide on 31 January 2024 – register to join their online launch event.