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Research survey to support NI artists and the arts community

All artists and creative professionals currently or recently based in Northern Ireland are invited to have their say.

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.

UK delegation to Kidscreen Summit

Join the UK delegation at the Kidscreen Summit in San Diego.

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.

Consultation on new Climate Change Agreements scheme

Views sought on proposals for a new six year Climate Change Agreements scheme.

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.

Call for evidence on the visual effects industry

HM Treasury has issued a public call for evidence on recent trends, challenges and opportunities in the UK's visual effects industry.

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.

New 5G testbed and PoC grant for NI businesses

Start-ups and SMEs are invited to apply for £75,000 innovation grant following the launch of a new 5G testbed in Derry~Londonderry.

Changes to UK company law

How does the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act impact your company and your responsibilities?

Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2024

The annual Made in the UK, Sold to the World awards recognises and celebrates the global trading success of SMEs from across the UK.

Autumn Statement 2023

How does the Autumn Statement 2023 affect Northern Ireland businesses?

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.

Belfast Business Survey: Results Launch

The findings of the latest Belfast Business Survey will be presented and discussed at this event.

IP and Business Growth survey

Businesses are invited to take part in a new government survey exploring the role intellectual property plays in supporting business growth.

Analysis for Innovators (A4I) competition: round 12

Funding to help you resolve productivity and competitiveness problems, working with top scientists and research facilities.

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.