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UK officially rejoins Horizon Europe
On 4 December 2023, the UK signed an agreement with the European Union finalising association to Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes.
Horizon Europe Guarantee scheme
The UK guarantee scheme will be extended to cover all calls under Work Programme 2023.
File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.
Funding for digital supply chain innovation
Up to £100,000 is available for tech solution providers to address critical supply chain challenges across textiles, farming, hydrogen, food and automotive sectors.
Support measures announced for businesses impacted by floods
A number of support measures have been announced to help businesses in Northern Ireland impacted by recent flooding.
Increase in maximum taxi fares
New taxi fare rates to apply from 5 December 2023 to address the challenge of taxi availability.
Reform of the R&D tax relief system
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.
Seed Fund Programme for Causeway Coast and Glens
Budding entrepreneurs can apply for a business start-up seed fund bursary of up to £1,000.
Changes to UK company law
How does the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act impact your company and your responsibilities?
Explore industry solutions for smart manufacturing
Register to join this event in Dungannon to hear about the latest data-driven technologies, industry solutions and success stories.
Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2024
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increase from 1 April 2024.
SBRI: Unlocking Space for Business
Funding is available for innovative feasibility studies fusing terrestrial and satellite data for Transport & Logistics and Financial Services Sectors.
Sustainable Tourism Networks in Fermanagh and Omagh
Tourism businesses invited to participate in the new programme.
Funding for critical materials circular solutions
Apply for a share of up to £5.4 million for collaborative R&D projects focused on driving circularity in critical minerals.
SBRI: Zero Emission Generators
Apply for a share of £2 million to develop renewable integrated replacements for fossil fuel generators in Official Development Assistance countries.
New Creative Climate Charter launched
Creative Industries Council has published an ambitious new Charter urging the creative sector to use its collective resolve in tacking climate change.
Free course on ethical AI for creative industries
Apply for a place on this live training course with Innovate UK and the Alan Turing Institute, and learn to integrate ethical principles into your AI systems design.
Start Up Energy Transition Awards 2024
Awards will recognise startups at the forefront of energy transition moving the world to a carbon-neutral future.
Belfast Music Heritage Programme
Organisations delivering music projects can apply for funding of up to £20,000.