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National Cyber-Physical Infrastructure consultation
Views sought on the key areas of activity to bring together connected digital and physical technologies to unleash innovation
Climate Challenge Fund for community projects
Up to £5,000 in grant funding to groups that want to adopt an active role in combatting the climate emergency
New domestic abuse offence comes into force
New legislation protecting against non-physical abusive behaviour comes into effect
Tender for Growth programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
Gain the skills and the confidence to identify, target and bid for public and private sector tendering and new supply chain opportunities
Hospitality Employers Charter for staff training and development
The charter is open to all hospitality businesses in Northern Ireland that show a commitment to staff rights, welfare and development
SBRI competition: Recycling and waste treatment solutions
Up to £300,000 for innovative and scaleable solutions for waste absorbent hygiene products and wastewater inlet screenings
New business programmes promoting vibrancy in Belfast
Belfast businesses to benefit from two programmes developed in response to Covid-19 challenges
Ban on sales of nicotine inhaling products to under-18s comes into effect
New regulations prevent the sale, and proxy sale, of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes or vapes to under-18s in Northern Ireland
Slurry season brings renewed risks to farmers
Reminder to farmers to follow the slurry mixing code to reduce risks as the closed period for slurry spreading ends on 31 January 2022
Developing automotive technologies and capabilities competition
Apply for a share of £25 million for research and development projects that help accelerate the UK towards a net zero automotive future
Digital marketing programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This new programme will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to reach new customers and grow their business
Using Animal Health Regulation Export Health Certificates from 15 January 2022
Traders who export certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin now need to use the AHR EHCs
SBRI Climate and Environmental Risk Analytics for Resilient Finance
Competition to develop innovative solutions that integrate climate and environmental factors into financial services
Border Controls – ROI & NI goods movements to Great Britain
Border arrangements which currently apply to goods moving from the island of Ireland (ROI and NI) to GB extended
Strategise for Success - new support programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
Get free expert advice and support on how to implement a strong business strategy
FSA launches new Food fraud resilience tool
Food businesses can use a new online tool to assess their vulnerability to food crime
Southern Regional Data Innovation Hub
Support and funding for innovation projects in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough
Business directory for social enterprises
Get your social enterprise listed in the new Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Database
Prepare for new bans on F-gases
Details of 2022 bans on certain types of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases) in refrigeration equipment