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Manufacturing NI Learning Hub launched

Free online collection of high-quality courses and resources to boost manufacturing industry skills.

Tourism Experience Development Roadshows

Businesses are invited to hear more about tourism development, engagement opportunities and the future of tourism in Northern Ireland.

MiniGame at The Pixel Mill is open for applications

Three companies will be selected to create their game and receive up to £25,000 in development funding, including access to facilities and mentors.

Autumn webinars to provide the tourism sector with support and advice

Learn ways to maximise Tourism Northern Ireland’s services to enhance the success of your tourism or hospitality business.

Innovation in Professional and Financial Services competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation is investing up to £5 million to support digital innovation within Professional and Financial Services.

AI for Decarbonisation innovation programme: Stream 3

Funding is available for the development of innovative AI approaches that will address critical challenges in decarbonisation.

Heritage building and materials skills development events

Develop your skills for working with older buildings and materials with this series of events from the CITB NI.

Upcoming NI Chamber training courses

View upcoming training courses in September, October and November.

Upcoming transport inspections for local businesses

Businesses across Northern Ireland will receive a workplace transport safety check this year.

Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme

Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.

DSIT to showcase innovative UK businesses

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering businesses a chance to feature their innovative work in the heart of Whitehall.

Register for data science drop-in sessions

Book a free online appointment with the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub team to find out how data science and analytics could supercharge your business.

Aerospace Innovator Bootcamp

Opportunity for aerospace startups and SMEs, and businesses from adjacent sectors looking to bring their products and applications into the aerospace sector. 

£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges

Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.

Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing sector

Campaign aims to ensure effective controls are in place to manage the risks associated with workplace transport.

Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down

Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.

Views sought on new affordable housing fund

Views welcomed from the housing sector on the funding package associated with the delivery of new affordable homes for rent.

Get a sustainability report for your business

Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste

London Trade Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses

Opportunities for food, drink, hospitality and tourism businesses.

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Newry

Free workshop for manufacturers on how to unlock value from data.

Upcoming events for Belfast businesses

Get involved with upskilling and start-up events for Belfast based businesses.

Webinars: Movement of goods from GB to NI under the Windsor Framework

Webinars covering the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, groupage and mixed load consignments.