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Latest News - May 2024

Consultation on new ways to transport captured CO2

Call for evidence on carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) non-pipeline transport and cross-border CO2 networks.

Back in Business rate support scheme - applications now open

Back in Business scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop unit.

Intermediate Rent funding competition

Funding opportunity to help deliver more affordable homes for lower-income tenants.

Events to highlight Invest NI support for businesses

Events will outline the wide range of advisory support available to businesses from Invest Northern Ireland.

Machinery guarding inspection initiative for quarries, concrete and waste premises

HSENI inspectors will visit businesses to ensure that machinery is adequately guarded to prevent access to dangerous parts.

Funding for vacant properties in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Fit for Future scheme offers grants of up to £20,000 to eligible applicants.

UK joins European supercomputing initiative

UK businesses and researchers to benefit from enhanced access to European supercomputing resources and funding.

Irish Open Industry Engagement Session

Golf's Irish Open takes place in Newcastle in September 2024 - find out what this could mean for your business.

New tool released to test AI safety

New AI safety testing platform offers opportunities for startups, AI developers and academia.

NI Chamber Business Awards 2024

Northern Ireland businesses have until Friday 7 June 2024 to apply for the NI Chamber Business Awards.

Access to Finance Conference 2024

An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.

International Supply Chain Accelerator

Digital supply chain innovation programme offers £85,000 funding opportunity for UK tech innovators.

Food safety workshops in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland district councils, in partnership with the safefood Knowledge Network, are hosting free food safety workshops for small food businesses.

Deadline approaching for move to CDS

Businesses must submit all export declarations through the Customs Declaration Service by 4 June 2024.

Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round 7

UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners.

Shop Safe workshops for retailers

These workshops will help employees to have the confidence to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

Discover AI solutions for manufacturing decarbonisation

Digital Catapult is hosting the next instalment of the ADViCE webinar series on Monday 20 May 2024.

Five reasons to file your 2023-24 tax return early

You don't need to wait until January 2025 to file your Self Assessment tax return.

Funding for life and health sciences innovators in NI

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £1.5 million to boost innovation in Northern Ireland's life and health sciences sector.

Changes to UK company law: New rules for company names

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, there are new rules for company names.

Growth and productivity conference for Fermanagh and Omagh

The conference will focus on the future of the local economy with the aim of boosting growth and productivity.

Webinar: Smart manufacturing powered by data

Discover how data-driven technologies can help your business innovate, optimise and accelerate in the digital age.