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Latest News - February 2025

  • Help shape UK system for protecting designs

    The Intellectual Property Office has launched a new survey to gather views on the future of the UK designs system - respond by 1 April 2025.

  • High Performance Computing Vouchers 2025

    Vouchers worth up to £5,000 are available for UK businesses to access Hartree Centre's supercomputing power.

  • Repair Week 2025

    Get involved in this initiative aiming to encourage a repair and reuse culture throughout Northern Ireland.

Funding Futures Programme for social entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the UnLtd Funding Futures Programme.

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: funding for Lisburn and Castlereagh

Funding between £1,000 and £25,000 is available for community groups.

TCI Global Conference 2025

Join the annual TCI Global Conference in Dublin from 14 to 16 October 2025.

Go Succeed Female High Growth Programme for Belfast businesses

Mentoring, networking, leadership, and business growth support for female-owned and female-led businesses.

Meet the Maker - Food & Drink showcase

Businesses from the hospitality and tourism sector invited to Meet the Maker event.

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls: funding and events in Fermanagh and Omagh

Funding between £1,000 and £25,000 is available for community groups.

AI UK: National showcase of AI and data science

Join this national conference to explore how data science and artificial intelligence can be used to solve real-world challenges.

BridgeAI webinars: Mitigating bias in AI

Innovate UK and The Alan Turing Institute are hosting two online sessions to support businesses in adopting AI responsibly.

Electricity distribution network connection costs consultation

Views sought on proposals for the increased socialisation of connection costs in the electricity distribution network.

Women in Tech Awards 2025

The Northern Ireland Women in Tech Awards recognise and celebrate women who innovate, challenge and embrace technology.

Consultation | Government electronic invoicing

Have your say on the government's electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) proposals.

Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference will take place on Tuesday 4 March 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast. 

Consultation: Proposed changes to NI Food Law Code of Practice

Food businesses and stakeholders can share their views on the proposed changes to the Food Law Code of Practice and Guidance by 19 May 2025.

Funding for vacant properties in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon

Fit for Future scheme offers grants of up to £20,000 to eligible applicants.

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.

Meet the Buyer event for Belfast businesses

This event provides a unique chance to meet directly with senior buyers at some of Northern Ireland’s largest organisations.

Prepare your business for the Procurement Act 2023

Change in the public procurement in the UK from 24 February 2025.

Get a sustainability report for your business

Support to gauge environmental performance across areas such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste.

HSENI Workplace Health Conference and Exhibition 2025

This event will introduce HSENI’s Workplace Health Campaign and focus on key workplace health priorities.

InnovateUkraine 2025 funding competition

Competition to support the identification and development of energy related innovations which are critical to Ukraine's recovery.

Biennial MOT Test consultation

Views sought on potentially changing the frequency of MOT testing for some private cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles.

Employability and Skills Conference for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

This event will offer practical strategies, best practices, and actionable solutions for building a resilient and adaptable team.