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Latest News - November 2024

Register your interest to join Start-up Connect

Innovate UK calls on incubators and accelerators to build a national community.

Music Export Growth Scheme

Funding is available to help music SMEs grow their international profile in overseas markets – apply before 11:59pm on 6 December 2024.

Funding competition for AI learning solutions

Grants of up to £100,000 are available from Innovate UK for AI solutions to develop AI competencies in key sectors.

Sustainable programme for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon tourism businesses

This programme offers structured mentoring and training, enabling businesses to develop sustainable tourism offerings.

Funding for life and health sciences innovation in NI

Apply for a share of up to £4.3 million for innovation activities in the life and health sciences cluster in Northern Ireland.

InnovateWest grants for Mid and South West businesses

Techstart Ventures and The Workhouse launch InnovateWest grants up to £10,000 for businesses based in the Mid and South West regions of Northern Ireland.

Funded Cyber Essentials Programme for Northern Ireland businesses

Small organisations from specific sectors in the UK are invited to take part in the Funded Cyber Essentials programme.

Business support programme for co-ops

Are you looking to start or expand a co-operative? The Business Support Programme provides expert guidance to support co-ops at every stage.

Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 18

SMEs can apply for loan funding for innovative late-stage research and development projects with strong commercial potential.

Innovation Bootcamp for NI businesses

Join the free Innovation Bootcamp workshop to learn how to turn ideas into commercial success.

Bio Construction + Innovation conference

Join the Bio Construction + Innovation conference on 11 March 2025 to explore sustainable construction solutions.

Help shape the Community Foundation's Digital Hub

Community Foundation for Northern Ireland seeks input on new Digital Hub.

Winter energy support measures for small businesses

Small Business Energy Charter launched to provide local energy consumers with enhanced protections this winter.

Space For Sustainable Forestry challenge

Call for demonstration projects for space-enabled services and products to support sustainable forest management practices.

Mid Ulster Enterprise Week 2024

The week features a series of in person and virtual events under the theme of 'Create, Connect and Inspire'.

LRA employer webinars available as recordings

Labour Relations Agency's webinar recordings to help employers keep up to date with the latest Northern Ireland employment law.