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.
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.