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2024 North West Business Awards

Entries are now open for the North West Business Awards - submit yours by Friday 19 April 2024.

Climate change adaptation call for evidence

Information sought on planned or ongoing projects during 2024-2029 that will address the impacts of climate change in NI.

Rail trade mission to Portugal

UK railway suppliers are invited to apply to join a rail trade mission to Portugal.

Spring Budget 2024

A summary of how the Spring Budget affects Northern Ireland businesses.

Opportunities for NI businesses in Horizon Europe

Register to join this webinar on Wednesday 20 March 2024 and hear about the funding and collaborative opportunities for the Northern Ireland industry.

InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Competition

This competition is for start-ups and early stage businesses who will have a chance to win a share of a €300,000 cash prize fund.

Apply for INVENT 2024

Apply now for an opportunity to secure a share of the £55,000 prize fund to further develop and scale your innovation.

InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics - Spring 2024 dates

Businesses are advised on fundraising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors.

Changes to UK company law to take effect on 4 March 2024

Companies House introduces the first set of measures under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act on Monday 4 March 2024.

BelTech 2024

BelTech conference will take place at Titanic Belfast on 7 and 8 March 2024 to gather, inform and inspire technology practitioners from Northern Ireland and further afield.

Funding opportunity for NI female founders

In a bid to empower women-led start-ups, Women in Business and Techstart Ventures have launched the 2024 Female Founders grant competition.

Go Succeed: benchmark your business questionnaire

Have your say in shaping the future of business benchmarking with Go Succeed.

Future Leaders Fellowships: round 9

UK Research and Innovation has opened for applications a new round of their Future Leaders Fellowships programme.

FSA consultation on mechanically separated meat guidance

The Food Standards Agency has launched a public consultation seeking views on new guidance relating to mechanically separated meat.

Belfast XR Festival 2024

Event to explore and showcase extended reality (XR) opportunities.

Pay increase for agricultural workers from April 2024

Proposed increases to the minimum wage rates from 1 April 2024 for agricultural workers have been announced by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).

Supply Chain Solutions

Access free, tailored advice and support to help your business address supply chain challenges and develop its supply chain function.

UK-South Korea collaborative R&D call 2024

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6 million to develop innovative proposals with South Korea.

Lisburn and Castlereagh Employer Survey

Share your views on current recruitment challenges and skills.

Global Talent visa best practice workshop

UK Research and Innovation is hosting a best practice workshop in Belfast for those interested in attracting and recruiting international research talent to the UK.

Opportunity for STEM employers to exhibit at the Portrush Airshow

Employers have the opportunity to promote their business at the STEM village as part of the NI International Airshow in Portrush.

UK StartUp Awards 2024

Enter the UK StartUp Awards that recognise individuals who have had a great idea and taken the risk to launch a new product or service.