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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.

Support for theatre and dance professionals in Northern Ireland

Theatre and Dance NI is offering tailored 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ to artists and freelancers working in theatre and dance.

Town Centre Shop Front Revitalisation Scheme for Mid and East Antrim

The scheme applies to businesses located in the town centres of Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and Greenisland.

Arts Council NI funding programmes now open

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened a series of funding programmes to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ local artists, organisations, and communities. 

Trader Support Service extended

The Trader Support Service, which helps businesses move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, has been extended.

TSS price display guidelines

As the Christmas season approaches, Trading Standards Service (TSS) reminds businesses to clearly display prices.

Operational Excellence Workshop Series - Antrim and Newtownabbey

A series of events in Antrim & Newtownabbey will help businesses boost their competitive advantage by increasing productivity and profitability.

The Spark Roadshow 2024

Join Catalyst for The Spark Roadshow, a series of events across Northern Ireland, focused on transforming business ideas into reality.

Rate relief consultation report published

The Department of Finance has published a report on responses to the consultation on removing rates 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ measures.

SENI launches Discovery Programme for social enterprises

Social enterprises can now apply for the Discovery Programme to get help in improving financial stability and growing their social impact.

Eureka GlobalStars Japan Round 3

Apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop innovative proposals in partnership with Japan and other participating Eureka countries.

DfE Social Enterprise Loan Scheme Survey

The DfE is seeking views from social enterprises on funding options to 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ their growth.

Women's Entrepreneurship programmes

InterTradeIreland introduces eight new programmes to empower women entrepreneurs across the island of Ireland.

Employer opportunity at Antrim and Newtownabbey Job Fair

Employers interested in exhibiting should register their interest on or before 5pm on Friday 20 September 2024.

Companies House to use GOV.UK One Login

Companies House online services will begin moving to GOV.UK One Login from Autumn 2024.

Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch competition

This competition provides an opportunity for start-ups to win backing and 91Ïã½¶»ÆÉ«ÊÓÆµ for their business ideas.

Apply now for 2024 Regulatory Sandbox

ICO invites businesses to apply for its free Regulatory Sandbox to safely develop data-driven products. Apply by 30 November 2024.

Sustainable Business Pathways Programme

A 12-week programme to help tourism businesses develop sustainable actions while achieving cost savings.

Causeway Coast and Glens People Awards 2024

Awards to recognise and reward the success of businesses based in the Causeway Coast and Glens region.

NI Screen workshops for emerging filmmakers

Apply to join a series of workshops led by industry professionals for entry-level and emerging filmmakers.

Big Data Belfast 2024 conference

This annual conference is returning to Belfast on Wednesday 23 October 2024 to highlight the latest in data innovation and technology.

NI Food To Go Awards 2024

Apply now for a chance to be recognised as one of Northern Ireland's best in the local Food To Go industry.

Have your say: Proposed changes to data protection fees

The government is asking for feedback on proposed changes to the data protection fees paid by data controllers to the Information Commissioner’s Office.