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Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Music sponsorship
What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.
Account NI system upgrade - September 2023
The planned upgrade of the payment system for the Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments is due to take place this September.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.
Significance of intangible assets to innovation
How to identify the different assets of your innovation start-up and use intangible assets, such as patents, designs and trade marks, to raise funds for your business
Exit strategies for innovation start-ups
Common exit strategies for innovation start-ups, including acquisition and IPO, and how to plan for exit
Attract funding for your invention
Explore funding options for development of new products and ideas, including equity finance, government grants, loans, crowdfunding and more
Protecting intellectual property
How to conduct an audit of your business' intellectual property rights and take steps to protect and secure your IP
Get patent protection for your business
Find out how to patent a product, and protect your ideas or inventions by applying for a patent and securing your patent rights
Trade marks
Introduction to trade marking – how to choose, search for, register and protect trade marks in the UK or abroad
Intellectual property: the basics
How to recognise and use different types of intellectual property rights to protect your business' inventions and ideas
InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2024
Network and build connections with investors and learn more about sources of equity finance and how to raise venture capital.
Rate relief consultation report published
The Department of Finance has published a report on responses to the consultation on removing rates support measures.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Setting up an innovation start-up
How to build an innovative start-up, develop a business plan for innovation and find the right finance and exit options for your business