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Free events to support Belfast businesses
A range of free events and workshops will give local businesses and entrepreneurs the chance to boost their skills.
Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Belfast
Find out more about Made Smarter Innovation | Smart Manufacturing Data Hub at a free workshop in Belfast on Friday 16 June 2023.
Funding for advancing precision medicine: round 2
Up to £20 million is available for developing digital tools for diagnosis and stratification of chronic conditions.
Offshore Wind Growth Partnership Development Grants Competition
A share of up to £2 million is available to help UK businesses to capitalise on offshore wind.
Elevate U: Hair, beauty and cosmetics event
A free masterclass for those starting or considering starting a business in the hair, beauty or cosmetics sector.
Faraday Battery Challenge Round 6
Apply for a share of up to £10 million for innovation in battery technologies for electrification.
Access to finance conference 2023
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Belfast Chamber Business Awards 2023
Belfast businesses have until 8 September 2023 to apply for the Belfast Chamber Business Awards.
Causeway Coast and Glens Town Centre Experience Fund
This funding supports local organisations to create a new experience for their town centre.
Solving supply chain challenges for smaller manufacturers
Tap into £100,000 of funding and work with SME manufacturers to help make supply chains more efficient, resilient and sustainable.
Seafood sector jobs to be added to the Shortage Occupation List
Fishing occupations are set to be added to the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).
Crafts Council: Temporary Export Guide
New resource aims to help UK artists and arts organisations understand the rules around moving goods temporarily out of the UK.
Business Watch Initiative for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
This scheme aims to prevent business crime and increase engagement in the business community.
Find out if you are due a tax refund for work expenses
Employers should make their staff aware that they may be eligible to claim tax refunds for work-related expenses.
Learn how to manage and approach mental health in the workplace
Webinars to provide employers with advice and support on dealing with stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace.
Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme
Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.
Belfast Business Idea Award 2023
This competition is designed to unearth, recognise and help fast track the best business ideas in Belfast.
New digital patents service: one year to go
The new service, launching in spring 2024, will see the process of applying for a patent dramatically transformed.
Event: Exporting Made Easy
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.
Apply to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme
DfC invites expressions of interest from organisations with the appropriate skills to operate a Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
APC - Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 2
Up to £10m for late-stage R&D projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future.