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Free cyber security toolkit for small businesses
The UK National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new 'My Cyber Toolkit' to help businesses protect themselves from cyber threats.
Collaborative R&D grants for creative industry innovation
Innovate UK is offering £2 million in grants to support innovative projects in the creative industries.
Help shape the future of research and innovation in NI
Take the survey to help improve research and innovation in Northern Ireland and shape its future growth.
Commercial sport or pleasure small vessels consultation
Views sought on proposed update of regulations for small commercial vessels used for sport or pleasure.
New Product Safety Rules for Northern Ireland from 13 December 2024
Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland.
New online tool to help small businesses with tax
HM Revenue & Customs has launched a new interactive tool to help sole traders better understand their tax responsibilities.
EIC funding opportunities for space SMEs
The European Innovation Council is offering funding for space tech innovations. Join the UK briefing on 17 December 2024 for details.
Micro Community Investment Fund
Not-for-profit organisations can now apply for grants of up to £1,500 through the Micro Community Investment Fund.
Consultation | Planning Application Validation Checklist for Belfast
Have your say on Belfast City Council's proposed Planning Application Validation Checklist.
WE Innovate: Empowering women entrepreneurs
Apply for WE Innovate, a pre-accelerator programme by Queen's University Belfast offering mentoring, masterclasses, and a chance to pitch for funding.
Support for greener businesses in Ards and North Down
Programme supporting local SMEs in reducing their carbon emissions and adopting sustainable practices.
Apprenticeship Inclusion Challenge Fund
Apply for up to £100,000 in funding to boost apprenticeship uptake from underrepresented groups.
Health Tech Spring Conference 2025
The Health Tech Spring Conference 2025 will take place on 7 and 8 April 2025 at the Titanic Belfast.
Geovation Accelerator Programme 2025
Register your interest for the Geovation Accelerator to grow your startup with funding, data, and expert support in GeoTech or PropTech.
AI passenger transport innovation funding
The AI in Transport Competition is encouraging and supporting creative ideas that will help shape the future of transport.
Airport security innovation funding and support
Businesses with ideas to improve threat detection at airports can apply to a new High Assurance Detection Systems competition.
Support for responsible driving and avoiding the Fatal Five
Useful information and activities for businesses to educate and support people who drive a daily commute or drive for their jobs.
Focus on mental health awareness in construction
Construction businesses and staff urged to think about suicide awareness and tackle high rates of mental ill health.
Event to help employers recruit from a wider talent pool
The Changing Perceptions in the Workplace event will help employers recruit people with a disability or neurodiverse condition.
Christmas 2024 employer guidance for parties and holidays
Guidance to help employers manage key workplace issues over the festive period including parties and holidays.
Open Doors for the future construction workforce
Get engaged with school groups and careers changers eager to see behind the scaffolding in your construction business.
Procurement plan for roads works and maintenance
New procurement strategy for roads construction, related transport and civil engineering works, and maintenance activities.