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  • Latest UK Export Academy webinars

    Upcoming webinars from UK Export Academy to help businesses boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets.

  • Dormant Assets For All

    Funding is available to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations become better prepared for future challenges.

  • Changes to UK immigration working visa

    Employers should be aware that changes to the immigration working visa are set to take effect from Tuesday 22 July 2025.

Guidance to help hospitality and tourism employers 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ women in the workplace

Inclusive workplace toolkit will help employers attract, retain, and advance women in the hospitality and tourism industry.

Inclusive Enterprise Pathway virtual workshops

These free workshops are for people who are under-represented, under-91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµed and under-funded in entrepreneurship.

Net Zero Transformation Programme for the Mid South West Region

This programme provides 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ to businesses including carbon reporting software, expert workshops, and tailored decarbonisation plans.

NICVA ASCEND Programme

NICVA launches a 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ programme for social enterprises representing ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland.

Innovation Vouchers: January 2025 call

Apply for a £5,000 Innovation Voucher and work with experts to develop or improve products and services.

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.