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This initiative is designed to discover, develop and fast-track entrepreneurial talent among 16 to 24-year-olds.

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,000 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations.

Innovate UK will host its next Regional Investment Spotlight event in Belfast on 19 September 2025 at the Catalyst Innovation Centre.

Register now to carry out awareness-raising actions about sustainable resource and waste management this November.

This workshop will provide insights into manufacturing best practices and give targeted digital transformation guidance and support.

The programme will address leadership development with a focus on inclusion and gender representation.

Have your say on proposals to simplify and strengthen the UK designs framework, and improve design protection for businesses.

Funding is available for eligible Northern Ireland agri-food businesses to boost productivity, competitiveness and sustainability.

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

Grants available for not-for-profit companies and organisations delivering impact across Northern Ireland and the UK.

Funding is available to help SMEs working on digital twin technologies to speed up industry adoption. 

Check if you need to register for Self Assessment for the first time by Sunday 5 October 2025.

The Hospitality Exchange event offers insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for the hospitality and tourism industry.

Share your views on forthcoming regulations which may apply in Northern Ireland.

The ICO is inviting organisations to share their views on new guidance following the introduction of the Data (Use and Access) Act.

At these events, you will be able to connect with services and opportunities to explore self-employment and entrepreneurship.

Opportunity for innovators with proven healthcare solutions to scale their impact and improve patient care across the NHS.

Businesses handling packaging waste urged to comply with new packaging waste rules.

Apprentices, employers, and training providers are encouraged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards 2026.

Support is available for SMEs to solve measurement and analysis problems with National Physical Laboratory.

AICON Belfast, Northern Ireland's largest artificial intelligence conference, will take place on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 October 2025.

There are now tariffs to pay on the vast majority of exports to the US.