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Funding boost for creative industries

The UK government has announced a £380 million funding package to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ creative businesses, drive innovation, and create jobs across the country.

Tourism and hospitality employers urged to share insights on barriers to inclusive recruitment

Share your views on inclusive recruitment in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Employer opportunity at Ards and North Down Job Fair

Employers interested in exhibiting at this event are asked to register their interest.

InterTradeIreland Trade Series webinars

Help to navigate Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain trade requirements.

Digital Transformation Flexible Fund

Expressions of interest for call 5 are now open and will close at midday on 11 July 2025.

Mind Body Business initiative for Ards and North Down

Grant scheme for workplace health and wellbeing initiatives for employees now open for applications.

Funding for urban mobility projects across Europe

EIT Urban Mobility has opened a new funding call for ambitious, innovative projects that solve real problems in city transport.

Our Food 2024 report: Key insights food businesses

Annual report highlights UK food standards challenges and opportunities for businesses.

£550,000 in funding available to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ 5G-driven innovation in local industries

This funding competition 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµs local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G.

Funding to encourage employee ownership

Almost £100,000 of funding has been provided by the Department for the Economy to encourage greater uptake of employee ownership.

Supporting Thriving High Streets for Ards and North Down

This funding aims to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ thriving high streets by creating safer and more attractive streetscapes, boosting footfall, and attracting new businesses.

Proof of Concept: Grants for early-stage entrepreneurs

Apply now for up to £40,000 grants to help you develop ground-breaking business ideas.

UK Games Fund: EOIs open for Prototype Fund grants

The UK Games Fund invites expressions of interest for Prototype Fund grants, offering up to £30,000 for early-stage game development.

Equality Commission employer webinars 2025

The Equality Commission's employer training programme of online events for 2025 will help keep employers on the right side of equality law.

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ service for Northern Ireland businesses.

Women TechEU: Call 4 now open for applications

Equity-free grants to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ women-led deep tech SMEs as well as a personalised business development programme.

Grow It NI

Practical 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ to help female founders grow.

Competition: Inspired by nature health and care spaces

Funding is available for the design of innovative health spaces, inspired by nature and designed with individual needs in mind.

Creative Industries New Entrants programme

The Creative Industries New Entrants (CINE) programme is designed to improve access to the screen and creative industries.

HSENI campaign on the dangers of silica dust for the construction sector

A new programme of advisory and inspection visits is due to take place across construction sites.

UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025

Applications are now open for the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2025.

Digital Twin Discovery webinar series

Join Digital Catapult’s new monthly webinar designed to help businesses understand and use digital twin technology.