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Latest News - October 2024

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. 

Product Builder Programme

Join the Product Builder Programme which aims to helps entrepreneurs develop digital products.

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.

PPL Momentum Music Fund for UK artists

Grants between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to UK-based artists and bands looking to take their careers to the next level.

Apply for Arts & Business NI Investment Programme

Match funding is available to help you take your arts and business partnership project to the next level.

Resource Matching Workshop at The Galgorm

Event bringing together businesses of all sizes and industries to list and match their underutilised resources and material needs.

Beef Carbon Reduction scheme

Opt-in for the Beef Carbon Reduction (BCR) scheme which supports NI farmers in increasing efficiency and lowering emissions.

Ambition to Grow | Supporting Women

Apply now for up to £30,000 funding to support woman-led businesses in Northern Ireland.

Lunch and learn regional business workshops

Lunchtime workshops taking place throughout Northern Ireland will help businesses get to grips with a range of topics.

Self Assessment | Common queries and online help

HM Revenue & Custom's Self Assessment customers are urged to use online guidance as the top five helpline calls are revealed.

Tech Spark NI

Tech Spark NI is now accepting applications from female pre-start, start-up, and early stage tech businesses.

UK Space Conference 2025

Join the UK Space Conference 2025 on 16 and 17 July in Manchester to network, discover opportunities, and engage with experts.

NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme: cohort 9

Do you have a great innovative idea to improve healthcare? Applications for cohort 9 remain open until 29 October 2024.

Do you need to pay the ICO data protection fee?

The Information Commissioner’s Office is reminding start-ups and SMEs they might need to register and pay the data protection fee.