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Women in Business Awards 2024
Entrepreneurial and inspiring businesswomen throughout Northern Ireland are invited to apply for the 2024 awards.
Innovate UK agri-food accelerator
Apply now to join a small cohort of innovators looking to fast-track their agri-food ideas.
Consultation: Increasing fairness in the egg supply chain
Views are sought on how the UK egg sector currently functions and how it can be improved.
UK Space Conference 2023 in Belfast
Northern Ireland will play host to the 2023 UK Space Conference at the ICC Belfast from 21 to 23 November 2023.
Emergency rate relief for businesses affected by recent flooding
Relief for non-domestic rates on properties that have been flooded as well as support to help businesses temporarily relocate.
Event to help employers promote more and better jobs for disabled people
Equality Commission event looks at the recruitment and selection process with best practice examples from local employers.
Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Enterprise Week 2023
The week-long programme is developed and delivered in partnership with local enterprise agencies.
Causeway Coast and Glens Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is collaborating with partners on a number of local events and features.
Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2023
This week-long initiative of events will ensure local businesses receive the necessary support they need.
Ards and North Down Borough Council Experience Development Programme
This programme provides an opportunity for local tourism providers to pilot visitor experiences within the borough.
VAT registration goes paperless
Anyone applying to register for VAT should use the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service.
Fermanagh and Omagh Enterprise Week 2023
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has launched a programme of free events for Global Enterprise Week 2023.
Consultation | Changes to rate reliefs
Views sought on proposed changes to a number of non-domestic rate reliefs and allowances.
Funding for innovative solutions to challenges faced by the public sector
Several SBRI opportunities are currently open, seeking solutions in diverse areas including healthcare, agriculture, biosecurity and circular economy.
EUREKA programme: Information webinar
Join Innovate UK on 9 November 2023 for this webinar to find out about the upcoming funding opportunities with EUREKA.
Opportunities in Horizon Europe: The Digital Series
Join Innovate UK Europe Team online to find out about the forthcoming 2024 Horizon Europe calls for digital, 6G and emerging technologies.
Operational Excellence Workshop Series - Mid Ulster
Series of events in the Mid Ulster area to help businesses improve their competitive advantage by increasing productivity and profitability.
Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme for Mid and East Antrim
Grants are available for businesses in Ballymena, Larne and Carrickfergus town centres to help them spruce up and invest in their shop fronts.
Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund
Funding is available to help the creative industries combat waste, promote decarbonisation and minimise their impact on the environment.
Design Foundations: Repairability competition
Apply for a share of up to £2 million for people centred and systemic design projects to inform and de-risk future R&D activity.
Supply chain workshop - Newcastle
Invest Northern Ireland is hosting a workshop in Newcastle, Co. Down to help businesses understand and maximise their supply chains.
Call for input on new trade negotiations with Turkey
Businesses are invited to share their views on a potential new UK free trade agreement with Turkey.