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Commercial benefits of research and development
Identify how research and development can benefit your business
R&D grants and support in Northern Ireland
Where to find research and development support and grants for businesses in Northern Ireland, and how Invest NI can help.
Collaborative research and development support
Details about grants and support for undertaking collaborative research and development projects in Northern Ireland.
Small business research initiative (SBRI)
Find out how SBRI can benefit your small business and help you win government contracts for innovation and research
Innovate UK funding: How does it work
An overview of Innovate UK funding opportunities, including challenge-led (thematic) competitions, open competitions and innovation networks
Advantages of international networking
Networking in foreign markets can bring many business benefits
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovate UK Business Connect, previously known as Knowledge Transfer Network, brings together ideas, people and communities to respond to challenges and drive positive change.
Global funding and support for innovation
Information on support and funding available to help you innovate, build international partnerships and pursue innovation opportunities abroad.
Find Innovate UK funding opportunities
How to find Innovate UK funding opportunities and use their Innovation Funding Service to apply for funding
7 key advantages of R&D for small business
Discover different ways to leverage research and development to improve products and services, and boost your business.
Funding your research and development
The range of funding available to support research and development.
Innovation and R&D - find a case study
Real-life case studies that showcase business innovation, successful product and service development, and the importance of IP
Advantages and disadvantages of digital marketing
Understand the benefits and downsides of digital marketing over traditional marketing methods including global reach, lower costs, measurable results and high competition.
Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs
Discover the different types of relief for businesses that work on R&D, find out if you can claim and what to do before you make a claim.
Potential problems following redundancy
Avoid claims of unfair dismissal and help with redundancy payments.
Transfers of insolvent businesses
What happens in situations where employees are being transferred as part of an insolvent business.
Help for redundant employees
Practical advice and support for employees facing redundancy.
Carrying out the job interview
How to conduct a fair interview and keep records of the process
Employing workers aged 18 or over
Understand the law concerning breaks, conditions and pay for workers aged over 18 years old.
Pay that does not count towards the minimum wage - overtime and shift rates
Examples of how to calculate minimum wage for overtime and shift rates.