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Free support services for SME manufacturers

SMDH provides free services for manufacturing SMEs, including a new Additive Manufacturing Service to transform 3D models into reality.

Way to Scale Programme

Apply to Way to Scale which supports CEOs in growing businesses to over £10 million.

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/2025

Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50% up to the value of £4,999 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable.

DAFNI roadshow event and data sharing workshop

Businesses are invited to a two-day event hosted by the Data and Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure at Queen's University Belfast on 28 and 29 October 2024.

Event: Maximising your export potential through Cross-Border Trade

This event will equip businesses based in Northern Ireland with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the cross-border market.

Arts Council NI: Mental Health and Arts Programme

Work is underway to develop training and networking opportunities to support artists' well-being and mental health work.

Innovate Tourism Roadshows

Series of regional interactive workshops designed to demonstrate the importance of innovation to your business’s future success.

Systemic AI Safety Grants scheme

Funding is available for research projects that strengthen society and critical infrastructure against AI-related risks.

Get involved in European Week for Waste Reduction 2024

Can your business take action on waste prevention, reuse or recycling and help to raise awareness?

22 Under 22: Entrepreneurs to Watch

Belfast City Council has launched the 22 Under 22: Entrepreneurs to Watch programme to support promising young entrepreneurs.

Basecamp Boston 2025

Applications for Basecamp Boston 2025 are now open.

Fisheries Management Plans consultations

Views sought on five new draft Fisheries Management Plans to secure the sustainability of UK fish stocks.

Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

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

Female Founder Accelerator

Are you a female entrepreneur looking to scale your tech venture? Join the Female Founder Accelerator. 

Product Builder Programme

Join the Product Builder Programme which aims to helps entrepreneurs develop digital products.

Ards and North Down Economic Development Conference 2024

This free conference focuses on the themes of digital, climate and social transformation.

MedTech Accelerator: Rapid Regulatory Support Fund (MARRS)

New £5 million accelerator programme to support UK MedTech innovation.

SBRI funding for digital innovations for mental health

Funding is available for work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health.

PPL Momentum Music Fund for UK artists

Grants between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to UK-based artists and bands looking to take their careers to the next level.

Apply for Arts & Business NI Investment Programme

Match funding is available to help you take your arts and business partnership project to the next level.

Resource Matching Workshop at The Galgorm

Event bringing together businesses of all sizes and industries to list and match their underutilised resources and material needs.

Beef Carbon Reduction scheme

Opt-in for the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme which supports NI farmers in increasing efficiency and lowering emissions.