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Latest News - January 2025

  • MaRS Global Programme 2025

    The application call for the MaRS Global Programme has been extended until midday on Wednesday 5 February 2025.

  • NI Hummingbird Awards 2024

    Awards recognise and celebrate organisations and individuals championing workplace equality, diversity, and inclusion.

  • QBS Business Clinic

    The Queen’s Business School Business Clinic offers organisations practical support through postgraduate student-led projects.

First Steps to Export Success - From Northern Ireland to the World

Free webinar on taking the first steps to grow your business internationally.

Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2025

The annual Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards recognises and celebrates the global trading success of SMEs from across the UK.

Export services survey

Share your views on export support and advice services in Northern Ireland.

Defence Innovation Loans 2024-25

Loans from £100,000 to £2 million are available for mature defence innovations with a clear route to commercial success.

GIP in Singapore: Cleantech

Opportunity for UK cleantech SMEs to join Global Incubator Programme in Singapore.

Horizon Europe brokerage visits 2025

Join Innovate UK's Horizon Europe brokerage visits to connect, pitch, and collaborate with European partners in 2025.

Innovation Loans Future Economy competition: round 19

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

GBIP in Canada: Semiconductors

Opportunity for UK businesses to explore semiconductor innovation in Canada.

Innovate UK Ignite Labs: Supporting health & care innovators

Join this capability development programme to grow your health-focused startup with expert guidance, workshops, and networking.

GIP in Singapore: Advanced manufacturing

Opportunity for UK SMEs in advanced manufacturing to join Global Incubator Programme in Singapore.

Pitch your innovation at Materials & Manufacturing Showcase 2025

Pitch your materials and manufacturing innovation to investors at Innovate UK's exclusive showcase on 19 February 2025 in London.

GIP in India: Urban systems – Hyderabad

Opportunity for UK SMEs from the urban systems sector to join Global Incubator Programme in India.

AI and Digital Hub: Free regulatory advice for businesses

Use this free service to check if your digital product complies with regulations - apply by 31 January 2025.

Help refine ICO's guidance on cookies and storage

ICO seeks feedback on its draft updated guidance on storage and access technologies, formerly known as 'cookies guidance'.

Offshore renewable energy Launch Academy

Technology accelerator programme providing mentoring and business support for businesses to progress in the offshore wind supply chain.

Consultation | Have your say on the LRA's draft corporate plan

Complete a short survey to give your opinions on the Labour Relations Agency's proposed Corporate Plan 2025-2029.

Venture Capital Conference 2025

Register for InterTradeIreland’s 2025 Venture Capital Conference in Dublin to connect with investors, start-ups and venture experts.

How to export: New series of webinars from the UK Export Academy

Learn the fundamentals of selling overseas.

Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

This scheme supports regeneration that will have an economic benefit to the small settlements in the area.

Apprenticeship Week 2025

Employers are urged to participate in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025.

Small Woodland Grant Scheme is open for applications

The scheme aims to support woodland creation and integrate woodlands into farms and businesses.

InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics: Winter 2025 dates

Businesses are advised on fundraising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors.