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Food Heartland Champions for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
Food Heartland Champions are being sought to champion the region’s heritage.
New scheme to help businesses boost productivity
The SME Productivity Booster scheme will help Northern Ireland businesses boost productivity with a simple four-stage approach.
Spirit of Christmas Awards for Antrim and Newtownabbey
These awards honour the contributions of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups, and individuals.
Access to finance survey
Business intermediaries are encouraged to share their views on finance issues that affect small businesses.
AI in Tourism - Digital webinar series
New series of digital AI webinars tailored specifically for the Tourism & Hospitality sector.
Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast city centre
The scheme has now been extended across the wider council boundary, to include arterial routes into the city.
DASA open call for innovation
The Defence and Security Accelerator is looking for innovative ideas to improve the defence and security of the UK.
Funding for clean energy demonstrators in Tanzania
Businesses are invited to apply for a share of up to £1.8 million to develop innovative clean energy demonstrators in Tanzania.
Active Travel Delivery Plan consultation
Views sought on how to prioritise and deliver high-quality active travel infrastructure over the next decade.
Join the 2025 Women’s International Network Programme
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women’s International Network (WIN) Programme.
Innovate UK BridgeAI workshop: How to build an AI team
Join Innovate UK and partners for a free online event on 2 December 2024 to learn how to build a successful artificial intelligence team.
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.