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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 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ through postgraduate student-led projects.

Growth mentoring for scaleups programme

Connect with specialist mentors to grow your business.

Scaling the Edge NI: March 2025

Fully funded 8-week programme helping Northern Ireland SMEs to accelerate new product and process innovations.

CMA Annual Plan Consultation 2025–2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting businesses, investors, and consumer groups on its draft Annual Plan.

Smart Data Challenge Prize for SMEs

Innovators can apply for the new Smart Data Challenge Prize, offering up to £600,000 to develop groundbreaking smart data solutions.

The MacRobert Award 2025

Nominations are now open for the UK's longest-running national prize for engineering innovation.

Consultation: New proposals to counter ransomware

The Home Office seeks views on plans to curb ransomware, including payment bans and a new incident reporting regime.

Enterprise Fellowships 2025

Apply for RAEng's accelerator to transform engineering innovations into disruptive spinouts and startups.

Living With Water - Derry~Londonderry consultation

Views sought on an integrated plan for drainage and wastewater management in Derry~Londonderry.

Lisburn and Castlereagh Job Fair: Call for Employers

Local employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.

Climate Action Programme partially funded places available

Programme will 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ SMEs to take climate action 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ and reduce their CO2 emissions.

Embrace Your Town - Call for Business Participation

Town centre businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey are invited to join this collaborative marketing effort.

Careers and Apprenticeships Fair for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local businesses are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event before 5pm on Friday 17 January 2025.

Webinar: Data protection for beginners

An introduction to data protection and the Information Commissioner’s Office for new businesses and start-ups.

BridgeAI investment webinar: Helping AI startups secure funding

Join Digital Catapult for a practical, no-nonsense webinar designed to help AI startups navigate the funding world.

Webinar: Using AI tools in recruitment

The Information Commissioner's Office is hosting a free webinar to share insights into the use of artificial intelligence in recruitment.

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 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ and advice services in Northern Ireland.

Horizon Europe brokerage visits 2025

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

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.

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.

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.