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Latest News - September 2024

Companies House to use GOV.UK One Login

Companies House online services will begin moving to GOV.UK One Login from Autumn 2024.

Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch competition

This competition provides an opportunity for start-ups to win backing and support for their business ideas.

Innovation Vouchers: September 2024 call

Apply now for a £5,000 Innovation Voucher to work with experts to improve or develop new products and services.

NI Small Business Loan Fund

Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.

Apply now for 2024 Regulatory Sandbox

ICO invites businesses to apply for its free Regulatory Sandbox to safely develop data-driven products. Apply by 30 November 2024.

GBIP in Australia: Agri-tech

Innovate UK invites ambitious agri-tech businesses to participate in their Global Business Innovation Programme in Australia.

Children’s code strategy: call for evidence

Share your feedback on the ICO's Children's code strategy to help protect kids' privacy on digital platforms.

Sustainable Business Pathways Programme

A 12-week programme to help tourism businesses develop sustainable actions while achieving cost savings.

Causeway Coast and Glens People Awards 2024

Awards to recognise and reward the success of businesses based in the Causeway Coast and Glens region.

NI Screen workshops for emerging filmmakers

Apply to join a series of workshops led by industry professionals for entry-level and emerging filmmakers.

Big Data Belfast 2024 conference

This annual conference is returning to Belfast on Wednesday 23 October 2024 to highlight the latest in data innovation and technology.

GBIP in Switzerland: Antimicrobial resistance

Innovate UK invites ambitious life sciences businesses to participate in their Global Business Innovation Programme in Switzerland.

NI Food To Go Awards 2024

Apply now for a chance to be recognised as one of Northern Ireland's best in the local Food To Go industry.

GBIP in Taiwan: Smart manufacturing

Innovate UK opens applications for smart manufacturing Global Business Innovation Programme in Taiwan.

Business Finance Week 2024

Week long series of free events to help businesses explore and access financial options to support their individual needs.

Have your say: Proposed changes to data protection fees

The government is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the data protection fees paid by data controllers to the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Millennium Awards Trust are now open

Apply for the Millennium Awards Trust to access funding and expert support for your social enterprise.

Webinar | Pricing strategies in tourism and hospitality

Free webinar to help businesses in the tourism and hospitality sectors develop and improve their pricing strategies for sustainable growth.

GEMX Green Economy Showcase event

Event to discover and embrace sustainability and greener alternatives for the engineering and manufacturing sector.

ICO consultation on generative AI and data protection

ICO launches fifth and final consultation on generative AI and data protection, focusing on accountability in the AI supply chain.

NI's first Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase

Northern Ireland Screen will host the inaugural Screen Industry Sustainability Showcase on 2 October 2024 in Belfast.

Londonderry Chamber event: Recruitment Support for Employers

This webinar will show the range of recruitment support and resources available through the Department for Communities to employers.