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Latest News - September 2024

InterTradeIreland Funding Advisory Service Workshop

This workshop is aimed at established companies in Northern Ireland seeking to grow their business and in need of funding.

New digital skills action plan

The Department for the Economy's Digital Skills Action Plan has been developed to help create alternative pathways into the digital sector.

UK Export Academy: Taste of Global Success food & drink exporting webinar series

Selling to international food and drink markets made easy.

Save the date for Global Innovation Summit 2024

Get insights from global leaders on how to integrate economic growth with sustainability.

Webinar: Spotlight on India | Agri-Tech

Learn about the latest Agri-Tech opportunities in India.

Find angel investors for your start-up with HBAN 2.0

HBAN 2.0 is an all-Island platform that connects individual angels and syndicates to start-ups.

Save the date for CYBERUK 2025

The UK government's top cyber security event returns for the ninth time in May 2025, and it's set to be bigger and better than ever.

FSA urges businesses to show hygiene ratings online

Use free FSA resources to showcase your food hygiene rating online, boost trust, and attract more customers.

Development scheme for young playwrights

The Millennium Forum Playwriting Scheme is open for submissions until 18 October 2024.

UK Export Academy: Business Growth Challenge

Join a free four-week challenge to support you in growing your business overseas.

NI Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Apprentices, employers, and training providers are encouraged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards 2025.

Women in STEM Summit 2024

Join the Women in STEM Summit to explore opportunities for launching and growing STEM-related businesses.

MEANZ Business energy efficiency webinars

Two free webinars for businesses from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and Energy Saving Trust.

Tech For The Future event for Mid Ulster businesses

Businesses are encouraged to exhibit at this event where they can showcase tech roles within their organisation.

Alcohol Duty | New digital service

A new digital service for Alcohol Duty approvals, returns, and payments for UK producers will be introduced in March 2025.

NICVA’s Future Thinking Summit 2024

Join NICVA’s Future Thinking Summit to connect with other social enterprises, charities and community groups.

Discover Horizon Europe at Northern Ireland event

Businesses and researchers are invited to join Innovate UK's Horizon Europe Roadshow in Lisburn on Thursday 24 October 2024.

UK - Germany bilateral: Collaborative R&D round 4

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to enhance UK and German collaborations in emerging fields of technology.

Innovate UK Analysis for Innovators: round 14

Businesses can apply for funding to resolve productivity and competitiveness issues by working with top scientists and research facilities.

National Manufacturing Day 2024

Businesses across the UK are invited to take part in the National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 26 September 2024.

Contracts for Innovation: AI tools for education

Apply for up to £200,000 in funding to develop AI tools to support teacher assessments - deadline is 9 October 2024.

Business in the Community launches Opening Doors

Join the Opening Doors campaign and take steps toward becoming a more inclusive employer.