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Latest News - May 2024

UK Export Academy: Finance webinars in June

Learn about finance to grow your business overseas.

UK Emissions Trading Scheme expansion consultation

Views sought on expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to further limit carbon emissions.

Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot

Apply to the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme that will fund up to 50% of AI skills training costs.

Have your say on new software and AI security codes

UK government is seeking views on two new voluntary codes of practice to help secure AI and other technologies built on software.

Belfast Connectivity Conference

Major conference which will focus on future connectivity and multi-modal transport for Belfast.

Operational Excellence Workshop Series - Armagh

Series of events in Armagh to help businesses improve their competitive advantage by increasing productivity and profitability.

Free workshops for aspiring healthcare innovators

Join free events to learn key skills in healthcare innovation and prepare for the next round of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme.

Employer opportunity to take Advanced Accounting placement students

Call for expressions of interest from employers willing to take on Queen's University placement students.

Consultation on registration threshold for Northern Ireland charities

Have your say on the £20,000 registration threshold that applies to Northern Ireland based charity organisations.

Maritime Accelerator 2024

Support scheme for SMEs with pioneering solutions applicable to the maritime industry and beyond.

Hydrogen Innovation Initiative Demonstration 2024-25

Apply for up to £35k to demonstrate technology related to the production, conversion, distribution or end use of hydrogen.

Warning of scam Companies House letters

Warning for businesses to be aware of scam letters falsely claiming to be from Companies House.

Home to School Transport market engagement events

Education Authority events for prospective and existing operators who could carry out runs for Home to School Transport.

The Oram Awards 2024

Bursaries and mentoring for women and gender-diverse artists innovating in sound, music and related technologies.

2024 Video Games Growth Programme

Apply to join this Ukie accelerator that helps video games businesses achieve their growth ambitions.

Women in Innovation Award 2024/25

Apply for a chance to receive up to £75,000 in grant funding and a bespoke package of business support.

Apply for funding from the Peatland Challenge Competition

Find out what funds are available to help protect Northern Ireland peatlands.

Further Education business breakfast events

Discover the support available to your business from your local further education college.

Event: Become an Employer of Choice in Mid Ulster

This event will provide actionable information and tools that will help employers attract and retain top talent.

Transport Research and Innovation Grants 2024

Proof-of-concept funding for the development of new transport research products, processes, or services.

Innovate UK KTP Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the awards that recognise innovation and changes created through Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects.

Consultation on future-proofing classic cars

Call for evidence on registering historic, classic, rebuilt vehicles and vehicles converted to electric.