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Latest News - August 2024

The Windsor Framework: Unlocking opportunities for NI businesses

Webinar to enhance participants’ awareness of the Windsor Framework.

Regional Talent Engines programme is now open

Apply now to the Regional Talent Engines programme.

CE marking and global technical compliance webinars

Join these Invest NI webinars to understand the key issues relating to CE marking and global technical compliance. 

New VAT Registration Estimator tool

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tool to estimate what registering for VAT may mean for your business.

Child Maintenance enforcement and collection consultation

Have your say on proposed legislative changes to enforcement and collection powers within the Child Maintenance Service.

Hello Possible programme

Hello Possible is a new Catalyst programme designed to help you develop early business ideas.

Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund

The fund offers up to £20,000 in Earth Observation technical expertise to help you bring your service to market faster.

Apply for free AwakenHub membership

Women founders can apply for one of 15 annual memberships of AwakenHub through a partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Discover Digital Transformation training programme

Get hands-on guidance and one-to-one mentoring on your digital journey with data science and AI experts.

Women in Business: upcoming events

Get involved with a range of networking, upskilling, and start-up events from Women in Business.

Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Cross-Border Job Fair

Employers with job vacancies are invited to exhibit at the cross-border job fair taking place in Armagh in September.

Belfast Chamber Productivity Summit 2024

Belfast Chamber is inviting local businesses to a unique event focused on boosting productivity across various sectors. 

Apply now: Station Innovation Zone competition 2024

Applications are open for the chance to trial your innovation for improving passenger experience at railway stations.

The DM Conference

Hear from some of the biggest brands in the UK and Ireland on topics including content marketing, e-commerce, digital strategy and SEO.

Startup Success – Fundraising & Beyond

Join Catalyst’s workshop for insights on fundraising and practical experiences from a newly funded business.

Get a free Export Health Check for your business

Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability.

Employer support for employees affected by recent public disorder

The Labour Relations Agency has produced a brief guide to help employers support employees impacted by racism.

Innowwide call for market feasibility projects

Programme to support innovative SMEs assess the viability of their commercial or research ambitions for internationalisation.

Space Tech Expo Bremen 2024

Register your interest to join the UK cohort at the Space Tech Expo Bremen 2024.

Lough Neagh Blue Green Algae SBRI Challenge

The initiative seeks potential solutions to treat Lough Neagh's Blue Green Algae mass and reduce or suppress growth.

New guide on business email compromise

NCSC has published new guidance to help small businesses and organisations combat business email compromise.

Digital Innovation Fund

Funding is available for National Lighthouse projects and Rapid Demonstrators, up to £150,000 and £50,000 respectively.