Latest News - December 2024

Innovate UK is offering £2 million in grants to support innovative projects in the creative industries.

Take the survey to help improve research and innovation in Northern Ireland and shape its future growth.

Views sought on proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.

Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland.

HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new interactive tool to help sole traders better understand their tax responsibilities.

The European Innovation Council is offering funding for space tech innovations. Join the UK briefing on 17 December 2024 for details.

Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.

Have your say on Belfast City Council's proposed Planning Application Validation Checklist.

Apply for WE Innovate, a pre-accelerator programme by Queen's University Belfast offering mentoring, masterclasses, and a chance to pitch for funding.

Programme supporting local SMEs in reducing their carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices.

Apply for up to £100,000 in funding to boost apprenticeship uptake from underrepresented groups.

The Health Tech Spring Conference 2025 will take place on 7 and 8 April 2025 at the Titanic Belfast. 

Register your interest for the Geovation Accelerator to grow your startup with funding, data, and expert support in GeoTech or PropTech.

The AI in Transport Competition is encouraging and supporting creative ideas that will help shape the future of transport.

Businesses with ideas to improve threat detection at airports can apply to a new High Assurance Detection Systems competition.

Useful information and activities for businesses to educate and support people who drive a daily commute or drive for their jobs.

Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.

The Changing Perceptions in the Workplace event will help employers recruit people with a disability or neurodiverse condition.

Guidance to help employers manage key workplace issues over the festive period including parties and holidays.

Get engaged with school groups and careers changers eager to see behind the scaffolding in your construction business.

New procurement strategy for roads construction, related transport and civil engineering works, and maintenance activities.

Registrations are now open for the 2025 Discover Digital Transformation online training programme.