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InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics - Autumn 2023 dates

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

SBRI: Development and delivery of quantum computing testbeds

Organisations can apply for a share of £30 million to build, commission, and validate an operational quantum computing testbed in the UK.

Station Innovation Zone year two funding

Funding and support to trial ideas to make stations safer, more seamless and sustainable.

National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange Challenge opportunities

Funding challenges to develop effective, user-driven technology at pace in areas that are critical to national security.

Transport Employment Academy: call for employers

Through this programme, businesses can promote their vacancies and trainees can gain HGV or PCV licences.

Establishing a recreational fishery for bluefin tuna consultation

Views sought on the design of UK permitting regimes for the recreational fishing of Eastern Atlantic bluefin tuna.

Social Enterprise best practice event 

Opportunity to showcase your social enterprise and network with corporate organisations.

Transform Your Business Programme 2023

Open to micro, small and medium sized enterprises across all business sectors including social economy enterprises

Northern Ireland Screen funding incentive for audiovisual projects

Funding incentive for the development of screen-based projects between Canadian and Northern Ireland producers.

Heat pump investment accelerator competition

Support for major investments in the manufacture of heat pumps and strategically important components.

Manufacturing NI Learning Hub launched

Free online collection of high-quality courses and resources to boost manufacturing industry skills.

Tourism Experience Development Roadshows

Businesses are invited to hear more about tourism development, engagement opportunities and the future of tourism in Northern Ireland.

MiniGame at The Pixel Mill is open for applications

Three companies will be selected to create their game and receive up to £25,000 in development funding, including access to facilities and mentors.

Autumn webinars to provide the tourism sector with support and advice

Learn ways to maximise Tourism Northern Ireland’s services to enhance the success of your tourism or hospitality business.

Innovation in Professional and Financial Services competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation is investing up to £5 million to support digital innovation within Professional and Financial Services.

AI for Decarbonisation innovation programme: Stream 3

Funding is available for the development of innovative AI approaches that will address critical challenges in decarbonisation.

Heritage building and materials skills development events

Develop your skills for working with older buildings and materials with this series of events from the CITB NI.

Upcoming NI Chamber training courses

View upcoming training courses in September, October and November.

Upcoming transport inspections for local businesses

Businesses across Northern Ireland will receive a workplace transport safety check this year.

Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme

Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.

DSIT to showcase innovative UK businesses

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is offering businesses a chance to feature their innovative work in the heart of Whitehall.

Register for data science drop-in sessions

Book a free online appointment with the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub team to find out how data science and analytics could supercharge your business.