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NCSC outlines principles to protect backup data from ransomware, ensuring recovery for on-premises and cloud backups.

Guidance to help ensure your mail and parcels reach their destination safely and on time, with tips from the Consumer Council.

This programme provides a £500 bursary, workshops and one-to-one mentoring for those who have a business idea they would like to progress.

The new Fair Payment Code promotes timely payments for UK businesses with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards.

The European Innovation Council is inviting businesses, particularly startups and SMEs, to join the newly launched InnoNext programme. 

New Equality Commission guidance will help employers recognise and embrace the benefits that autistic people bring to the workplace.

The UK National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new 'My Cyber Toolkit' to help businesses protect themselves from cyber threats.

Innovate UK is offering £2 million in grants to support innovative projects in the creative industries.

Take the survey to help improve research and innovation in Northern Ireland and shape its future growth.

Views sought on proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.

Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland.

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new interactive tool to help sole traders better understand their tax responsibilities.

The European Innovation Council is offering funding for space tech innovations. Join the UK briefing on 17 December 2024 for details.

Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.

Have your say on Belfast City Council's proposed Planning Application Validation Checklist.

Apply for WE Innovate, a pre-accelerator programme by Queen's University Belfast offering mentoring, masterclasses, and a chance to pitch for funding.

Programme supporting local SMEs in reducing their carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

Apply for up to £100,000 in funding to boost apprenticeship uptake from underrepresented groups.

The Health Tech Spring Conference 2025 will take place on 7 and 8 April 2025 at the Titanic Belfast. 

Register your interest for the Geovation Accelerator to grow your startup with funding, data, and expert support in GeoTech or PropTech.

The AI in Transport Competition is encouraging and supporting creative ideas that will help shape the future of transport.

Businesses with ideas to improve threat detection at airports can apply to a new High Assurance Detection Systems competition.