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Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 18
SMEs can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential.
Innovation Bootcamp for NI businesses
Join the free Innovation Bootcamp workshop to learn how to turn ideas into commercial success.
Bio Construction + Innovation conference
Join the Bio Construction + Innovation conference on 11 March 2025 to explore sustainable construction solutions.
Help shape the Community Foundation's Digital Hub
Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new Digital Hub.
Winter energy support measures for small businesses
Small Business Energy Charter launched to provide local energy consumers with enhanced protections this winter.
Space For Sustainable Forestry challenge
Call for demonstration projects for space-enabled services and products to support sustainable forest management practices.
Mid Ulster Enterprise Week 2024
The week features a series of in person and virtual events under the theme of 'Create, Connect and Inspire'.
LRA employer webinars available as recordings
Labour Relations Agency's webinar recordings to help employers keep up to date with the latest Northern Ireland employment law.
Smart electricity meters consultation
Views sought on the best approach for the roll-out plan for smart meters in Northern Ireland.
Female Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down
This programme offers the opportunity for women business owners or employees to boost business skills and gain a management qualification.
Consultation on support for low carbon heat in the residential sector
Views sought on the design, rules, and guidance of future government support for low carbon heating technologies.
Creating a UK Airspace Design Service consultation
Views sought on the modernisation of UK airspace to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the future.
Big Retrofit Challenge
A bold new competition aimed at unearthing game-changing solutions in home decarbonisation.
Forecasting Tipping Points funding
Programme aiming to enhance our climate change response by developing an early warning system for tipping points.
Synthetic plants funding
A £62.4 million programme to catalyse a new generation of major crops that are more productive, resilient, and sustainable.
Skills Boost for Business Growth programme
Small grant scheme for local businesses in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area to support industry-related training.
Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2025
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2025.
InterTradeIreland tender opportunity is now open
InterTradeIreland seeks a web development agency for website support.
Consultation | Statutory Sick Pay
Employers encouraged to have their say on proposals to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay.
Smart Nano Technology Access Programme
NI businesses can now apply for the Smart Nano Technology Access Programme, offering expert support and high-tech resources. Apply by 2 December 2024.
New Supply Chain Resilience Navigator tool
Boost your supply chain resilience with the new Navigator tool from the Digital Catapult's Digital Supply Chain Hub.