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Ambition to Grow | Supporting Women
Apply now for up to £30,000 funding to support woman-led businesses in Northern Ireland.
Lunch and learn regional business workshops
Lunchtime workshops taking place throughout Northern Ireland will help businesses get to grips with a range of topics.
Self Assessment | Common queries and online help
HM Revenue & Custom's Self Assessment customers are urged to use online guidance as the top five helpline calls are revealed.
Tech Spark NI
Tech Spark NI is now accepting applications from female pre-start, start-up, and early stage tech businesses.
UK Space Conference 2025
Join the UK Space Conference 2025 on 16 and 17 July in Manchester to network, discover opportunities, and engage with experts.
NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: cohort 9
Do you have a great innovative idea to improve healthcare? Applications for cohort 9 remain open until 29 October 2024.
Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?
The Information Commissioner’s Office is reminding start-ups and SMEs they might need to register and pay the data protection fee.
UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey
Help DSIT understand how they can support innovation in businesses and shape future policies.
Proof of Concept grants for novel business ideas
Apply for funding to explore the viability and commercial potential of your ground-breaking business ideas.
Invest NI launches business strategy consultation
Invest NI invites businesses to give feedback online to shape its 2024-27 business strategy.
Employer opportunity at Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair
Employers interested in exhibiting should register their interest by 5pm on Friday 18 October 2024.
Horizon Europe Health: Innovative Health Initiative Call 9
IHI is piloting a novel, applicant-driven approach to next call for proposals, due to launch in early 2025.
Contract opportunity: International Rail Innovation Challenges
Apply for a share of £500,000 to deliver feasibility studies addressing international rail challenges.
Have your say on the skills needed for future retail success
Get involved in shaping qualifications and apprenticeships to ensure they reflect the skills needed for the retail industry.
Living Wage Week | 4-10 November 2024
Employers are encouraged to show their commitment to fair pay by getting involved with Living Wage Week 2024.
Companies House webinars available as recordings
Access recordings of previous Companies House webinars covering a range of topics to help you manage your company and business
Apply for Digital Catapult's Design to Deliver Programme
Funding and design expertise is available to help SMEs tackle big challenges and drive positive environmental behaviours.
Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024
Stay secure online this Cyber Security Awareness Month with expert tips, tools, and resources to protect against growing threats.
Consultation: Allergen labelling for out-of-home food businesses
The FSA is asking for feedback on new allergen labelling guidance for out-of-home food businesses to improve customer safety.
Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference
Businesses, education and training providers and policymakers are encouraged to attend this event.
Cluster Acceleration Programme
The Cluster Acceleration Programme will fund up to five clusters and 50 studies, providing financial support for SMEs to collaborate and grow.