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  • Hello Possible programme

    Hello Possible is a new Catalyst NI's programme designed to help you develop early business ideas.

  • GBIP in New Zealand: Agri-tech

    Innovate UK invites businesses with innovative agri-tech solutions to apply for its latest Global Business Innovation Programme in New Zealand.

  • Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund

    The fund offers up to £20,000 in Earth Observation technical expertise to help you bring your service to market faster.
     

Women in Business: upcoming support

Get involved with a range of networking, upskilling, and start-up events and programmes from Women in Business.

Support for Belfast independent retailers

Belfast City Council is highlighting current support for independent retailers.

Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast city centre

Funding is still available for commercial property owners keen to take city centre spaces from vacant to vibrant.

Rural Shopfront Scheme for Lisburn and Castlereagh

This scheme provides support for eligible businesses to carry out minor alterations or repairs to their shopfronts.

Farm Safety Week 2024

The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland is aiming to reset the way farmers approach farm safety and risk-taking.

The King's Awards for Enterprise 2025

Northern Ireland businesses are invited to apply for the UK's most prestigious business award.

Social Enterprise Northern Ireland events

Register for upcoming Social Enterprise Northern Ireland events.

Shared Island Civic Society Fund

An opportunity for civic society organisations to secure funding and develop cross-border partnerships.

Northern Ireland Electrical Shock Survey

This survey aims to gather feedback to help gain a better understanding of electric shocks and incident reporting in the workplace.

New VAT Registration Estimator tool

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tool to estimate what registering for VAT may mean for your business.

European Prize for Women Innovators 2025

The European Prize for Women Innovators is now open to applications.

Geovation Accelerator Programme 2024

Twelve months bespoke support structured to help founders grow their business and support their ambitions.

Social Enterprise Awards 2024

Apply for the Social Enterprise Awards 2024 - applications close 31 July.

Child Maintenance enforcement and collection consultation

Have your say on proposed legislative changes to enforcement and collection powers within the Child Maintenance Service.

Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

This programme is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres.

GBIP in Finland: Createch - SLUSH 2024

Innovate UK Creative Catalyst is calling on ambitious businesses to join its Global Business Innovation Programme in Finland. 

Domestic Abuse Safe Leave consultation

Have your say on the introduction of a new right for victims of domestic abuse to access paid safe leave from work.

Crown Estate Marine Supply Chain Accelerator Fund

A £50 million fund to help catalyse UK supply chain capacity and capability for offshore wind.

Festival of Business 2024

Access opportunities to network, learn from experts and promote your business.

Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast

QUBIS is launching the Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast for would-be entrepreneurs.

Belfast 5G Innovation Region programme

Sign up today to learn how this new initiative can help your business leverage 5G for growth and innovation.

Social enterprise work programme survey

Complete the survey to provide input for the social enterprise work programme delivered by Social Enterprise NI.