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European Prize for Women Innovators 2026

Now open for applications, offering support for women entrepreneurs behind Europe's ground-breaking innovations.

Support for food businesses developing cell-cultivated products

New FSA and FSS pilot helps UK businesses get approval for safe, innovative 'lab-grown meat' foods.

Help to Grow: Management Course in Northern Ireland

Applications are open for businesses to sign up for a subsidised leadership and management course.

Funding boost for creative industries

The UK government has announced a £380 million funding package to support 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.

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.

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 support 5G-driven innovation in local industries

This funding competition supports 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 support 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.

Latest HMRC tax webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

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 support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

Women TechEU: Call 4 now open for applications

Equity-free grants to support women-led deep tech SMEs as well as a personalised business development programme.

Grow It NI

Practical support to help female founders grow.