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Applications open for Arts & Business NI Blueprint programme

Join this three-year programme to access training, mentoring and grants to help your organisation become more financially sustainable.

Arts Council NI opens Annual Funding Programme 2025/26 applications

Organisations can apply for funding by 20 December 2024 to get support with year-round arts programming and operational costs.

ICO issues guidance for employers using AI in recruitment

The Information Commissioner's Office urges employers using AI in recruitment to ensure data protection compliance and oversight.

Call for evidence on a common charger for electrical devices

Views sought on the introduction across the UK of a common charger for mobile phones and other portable electrical and electronic devices.

Consultation: Guidance for solid radioactive waste facilities

Views sought on proposals to update guidance on regulating near surface and geological disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste.

Access to finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups call for evidence

Views sought on the accessibility of finance for advanced manufacturing scale-ups across the UK.

Event: Semiconductor industry invited to shape UK standards

Join the National Physical Laboratory in Belfast on 13 December 2024 to influence standards that will drive growth in the UK semiconductor sector.

Apply for pump priming grants for Horizon Europe

UK businesses and researchers can access pump priming grants to help prepare for Horizon Europe proposals. 

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Join Global Entrepreneurship Week from 18 to 24 November 2024 for events in Northern Ireland supporting businesses at all stages.

MEANZ Business Webinar: Net Zero and Decarbonising your business

Free webinar to hear about what Net Zero 'MEANZ' for businesses.

Innovate UK Smart Grants: November 2024

UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.

Apply now for a Business Innovation Grant

Get up to £20,000 to fund your innovative idea with the BIG grant from Invest Northern Ireland. 

Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2024

This year’s theme is ‘Entrepreneurship is for Everyone’.

Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Tranche 2 is now open

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications for Tranche 2 offering up to £2,000 to groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2024

This programme of events and activities is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and inspiring businesses.

Free cyber threat alerts and training from NCSC

Protect your business with Early Warning alerts and cyber security training resources for your staff.

ABC Community Plan: consultation and workshops

ABC Community Planning Partnership is encouraging as many businesses as possible to complete the survey and attend a workshop.

NI Water Contracts for Innovation challenges

Innovative solutions, technologies and products sought for Wastewater Sludge Management and Green Capacity Market Services.

Event encourages respectful conversations in the workplace

Panel discussion event explores the experiences of deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in the workplace.

Consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission

Views sought on creating a body to oversee the transition to a low carbon society and economy in a fair and just way.

NCSC publishes new guide on cyber incident communications

Learn strategies for clear communication with stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber event to protect trust and reputation.

Webinar on AI for decarbonisation: Net Zero manufacturing

Explore the role of artificial intelligence in improving manufacturing efficiency and supporting the UK's transition to Net Zero.