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Sustainable Smart Factory competition
Up to £20m for digital innovation projects to improve the resource efficiency and energy efficiency of manufacturing processes in factories
Online workshop: Emerging digital tools and technologies for small businesses
Explore a range of digital tools that can help every business deliver a bigger impact, more sales and better customer service
Kick Start 2 programme for Fermanagh and Omagh
Support package of mentoring and workshops for early-stage micro-businesses
Consultation on revising building control fees
Proposals to uplift the building control fees as an interim measure, alongside a wholesale review, are open for public comment
The Power of PR programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This free programme aims to help small businesses effectively promote their business on a tight budget
Farmers urged to take care when mixing slurry
Follow the slurry mixing code to reduce the health and safety risks
Employers urged to reduce the risks of musculoskeletal disorders amongst staff
Back Care Awareness Week runs from 4-8 October and employers are encouraged to back up good practice to reduce musculoskeletal disorders
New Export Support Service launched
New government helpline and online service to help businesses export to Europe
Launch of support attestation reimbursements
Receive financial support for some of the direct costs paid to vets or FCCOs for checking and issuing the Support Attestation
Changes to alcohol licensing come into effect
Licensed premises in Northern Ireland can apply for later opening hours
Allergen labelling changes come into effect
Guidance for food businesses regarding rule changes for prepacked food for direct sale
Automotive technologies and growing capability competition
The Advanced Propulsion Centre is investing up to £25 million in developing automotive technologies
Future flight challenge phase 3
Competition aims to fund projects that will position the UK as a leader in the third revolution of aviation
Mental Health Support Fund
Charities and groups are invited to submit project proposals for improving the mental health and emotional wellbeing of the population
Road Safety (Safe Travel) Grant Scheme
Individuals and groups from the voluntary and community sector can apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects to improve road safety
New timetable for controls on importing animal products from the EU into GB
Find out what this might mean for your business if you import animal products from the EU into GB
Spark Programme for Mid and East Antrim businesses
The Spark Programme will provide specialist mentoring support tailored to individual business needs
Red Diesel Replacement competition
The Red Diesel Replacement competition aims to accelerate the commercialisation of low carbon red diesel alternatives
Skill Up with fully funded postgraduate learning
Skill Up - The Flexible Skills Fund is supporting a range of online learning to upskill and reskill people in economic priority sectors
EU delay when traders must start to use new Export Health Certificates
The date for using the new Animal Health Regulation (AHR) EHCs has been pushed back to 15 January 2022
New support programme for the local tourism sector
The Experience Development Programme 2021-23 will provide financial assistance to tourism organisations