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Latest News - October 2024

File your Self Assessment tax return and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2025

Are you prepared for the online Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline of midnight on Friday 31 January 2025?

Apply to the Endangered Crafts Fund

Craft practitioners and organisations in the UK are invited to apply to Heritage Crafts for small grants for projects that support endangered crafts.

Funding for space-related R&D, innovation and education

Details on open funding opportunities for individuals and businesses working in the UK space sector.

The Open Portrush 2025 | Webinar to help businesses prepare

Online event to help local tourism and hospitality businesses get ready for golf's Open Championship taking place in Portrush in July 2025.

Draft environmental principles policy statement consultation

 Views sought on how to interpret and proportionately apply environmental principles across government policy.

AgriFood Connect: Boosting innovation in agri-food sector

A new cross-border initiative, AgriFood Connect, has been launched to drive innovation and collaboration in the local agri-food sector. 

International Trade Week 2024

Series of events designed to help businesses maximise their global potential.

Export services survey

Share your views on export support and advice services in Northern Ireland.

Test trading opportunities at the Kennedy Centre

An opportunity for businesses to trial their products or services in a busy shopping centre.

InterTradeIreland tender opportunity | All Island Clusters and Networks

InterTradeIreland invites proposals from service providers for a feasibility study related to support programmes.

Innovate UK Smart Grants: July 2024

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.

Become a mentor for the Discovery Programme

Are you interested in supporting social enterprises? The Discovery Programme is looking for experienced professionals to join its mentor panel.

SBRI: Ending violence against women and girls

Apply for up to £75,000 in funding for innovative solutions to combat violence against women and girls.

International Showcase Fund for music creators

PRS Foundation's International Showcase Fund offers crucial financial support to UK music creators looking to break into global markets. 

Event: Help shape the future of digital arts

Join the Arts Council NI's event on 25 October 2024 to help shape the future of digital arts funding in Northern Ireland.

Free support services for SME manufacturers

SMDH provides free services for manufacturing SMEs, including a new Additive Manufacturing Service to transform 3D models into reality.

Way to Scale Programme

Apply to Way to Scale which supports CEOs in growing businesses to over £10 million.

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2024/2025

Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50% up to the value of £4,999 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable.

DAFNI roadshow event and data sharing workshop

Businesses are invited to a two-day event hosted by the Data and Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure at Queen's University Belfast on 28 and 29 October 2024.

Event: Maximising your export potential through Cross-Border Trade

This event will equip businesses based in Northern Ireland with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the cross-border market.

Arts Council NI: Mental Health and Arts Programme

Work is underway to develop training and networking opportunities to support artists' well-being and mental health work.

Innovate Tourism Roadshows

Series of regional interactive workshops designed to demonstrate the importance of innovation to your business’s future success.