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Latest News - May 2025

Circular Electricals Fund

Support for new ideas and innovative approaches aimed at keeping electricals and their materials in use for longer, and reducing e-waste.

GBIP in South Korea: Advancing maritime technologies

Join Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme in South Korea to explore global opportunities in the maritime sector.

Drop-in advice clinics for local businesses

Attend free Regional Business Advice Clinics in June for 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ on growth, market expansion, and more.

Funding for community-based diet and exercise projects

Apply for up to £250,000 in funding to develop and scale your diet or exercise innovation.

Defence Innovation Loans 2025-26

Loans from £100,000 to £1 million are available for mature defence innovations with a clear route to commercial success.

Apply to INVENT 2025 to showcase your innovation

Enter INVENT 2025 to win £25,000, gain exposure, and access resources to scale your innovative idea.

Innovation workshop: From ideation to commercialisation

Join Innovate NI's free innovation workshop to accelerate growth and turn ideas into scalable business solutions.

AI security webinar for businesses

Discover practical measures to mitigate AI and cyber security risks at this BridgeAI webinar.

Belfast Business Survey

Businesses and social enterprises across Belfast are encouraged to share their views on trading conditions, current challenges, and business 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ needs.

Founder Labs – Accelerating Innovation Programme

Applications closed | Support, funding, and expertise to bring your entrepreneurial vision to life. 

Call for PEACEPLUS funding is now open

Funding is available to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ community projects through a small grants programme.

Customer service training for tourism and hospitality businesses

Training to help businesses across Northern Ireland prepare for the Open Championship by improving their customer service skills.

Nutrients Action Programme to Improve Water Quality consultation

Views sought on new actions to meet the objective of reducing water pollution from agricultural sources in Northern Ireland.

Preparing for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

What is CBAM and how can you prepare your business?

New Software Security Code of Practice launched

The code aims to improve the security and resilience of software that organisations and businesses rely on.

Access to Finance funding to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ start-ups and SMEs

The funding aims to help SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs break into new local and global markets, drive innovation, and 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ business expansion.

UK Games Fund: EoIs open for Content Fund grants

Grants between £50,000 and £150,000 are available to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ the development of original, commercial games-for-entertainment content.

Innovate UK Growth Catalyst for late-stage startups 

Innovate UK is piloting a new programme to help scale up highly innovative startups working in clean energy and climate technologies.

Cyber security breaches survey 2025

The annual survey reveals the frequency and impact of cyber attacks on UK businesses, charities and educational institutions.

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace webinars

Series of webinars from Business in the Community to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ businesses in creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Global Certificate in Company Direction

Get equipped with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insight to lead effectively.

Digital Twin SME Network event in Belfast

Join Digital Catapult on 22 May 2025 for a special networking event at the new UK Digital Twin Centre in Belfast.