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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 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ 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.
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
Join Global Entrepreneurship Week from 18 to 24 November 2024 for events in Northern Ireland 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµing businesses at all stages.
MEANZ Business Webinar: Net Zero and Decarbonising your business
Free webinar to hear about what Net Zero 'MEANZ' for businesses.
Innovate UK Smart Grants: November 2024
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation.
Newry, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2024
This year’s theme is ‘Entrepreneurship is for Everyone’.
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2024/2025 Tranche 2 is now open
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications for Tranche 2 offering up to £2,000 to groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
Mid and East Antrim Enterprise Week 2024
This programme of events and activities is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, encouraging new start-ups and inspiring businesses.
Free cyber threat alerts and training from NCSC
Protect your business with Early Warning alerts and cyber security training resources for your staff.
ABC Community Plan: consultation and workshops
ABC Community Planning Partnership is encouraging as many businesses as possible to complete the survey and attend a workshop.
NI Water Contracts for Innovation challenges
Innovative solutions, technologies and products sought for Wastewater Sludge Management and Green Capacity Market Services.
Event encourages respectful conversations in the workplace
Panel discussion event explores the experiences of deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent people in the workplace.
Consultation on establishing a Just Transition Commission
Views sought on creating a body to oversee the transition to a low carbon society and economy in a fair and just way.
NCSC publishes new guide on cyber incident communications
Learn strategies for clear communication with stakeholders before, during, and after a cyber event to protect trust and reputation.
Webinar on AI for decarbonisation: Net Zero manufacturing
Explore the role of artificial intelligence in improving manufacturing efficiency and 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµing the UK's transition to Net Zero.
SBRI funding for agri-tech and post-industrial site projects
The SBRI Centre of Excellence has announced two new funding competitions offering a total of £700,000.
Design Foundations: Round 6
Apply for a share of up to £2 million for people centred and systemic design projects.