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Latest News - October 2024

International Trade Week 2024

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

Test trading opportunities at the Kennedy Centre

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

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.

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.

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.

Systemic AI Safety Grants scheme

Funding is available for research projects that strengthen society and critical infrastructure against AI-related risks.

Get involved in European Week for Waste Reduction 2024

Can your business take action on waste prevention, reuse or recycling and help to raise awareness?

22 Under 22: Entrepreneurs to Watch

Belfast City Council has launched the 22 Under 22: Entrepreneurs to Watch programme to support promising young entrepreneurs.

Basecamp Boston 2025

Applications for Basecamp Boston 2025 are now open.

Fisheries Management Plans consultations

Views sought on five new draft Fisheries Management Plans to secure the sustainability of UK fish stocks.

Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

This programme is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres.

Female Founder Accelerator

Are you a female entrepreneur looking to scale your tech venture? Join the Female Founder Accelerator. 

Ards and North Down Economic Development Conference 2024

This free conference focuses on the themes of digital, climate and social transformation.

MedTech Accelerator: Rapid Regulatory Support Fund (MARRS)

New £5 million accelerator programme to support UK MedTech innovation.

SBRI funding for digital innovations for mental health

Funding is available for work-related digital innovations for individuals with poor mental health.