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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.
Consultation opens on Fisheries and Water Environment Bill
DAERA is seeking views on proposed reforms to modernise fisheries and water management in Northern Ireland.
DAERA seeks views on Plastic Pollution Plan
A consultation invites input to help reduce plastic pollution and support a circular economy.
Register for Social Enterprise NI’s new impact support package
Need help showing your impact? Apply now for support from Social Enterprise NI.
Funding for Secure Innovation Security Reviews
SMEs can benefit from new reviews involving approved experts giving tailored advice to teams on risks they face.
Consultation on Standard Essential Patents
This consultation seeks views on measures to improve the functioning of the Standard Essential Patents licensing ecosystem.
DRIVE35 automotive funding
Funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.
Women Advancing Venture and Entrepreneurship Competition (WAVE) 2025
New opportunity for UK female tech founders to gain international exposure.
Consultation on the Financial Services Sector’s regulatory environment
Views sought on ensuring the financial services sector is effective, proportionate, and in line with the UK government’s ambition on regulation.
Social Enterprise Awards 2025
Is your business making a social impact in Northern Ireland? Submit your entry for the Social Enterprise Awards 2025.
Webinar series: Bridge to India
Webinar series designed to help businesses gain the knowledge and tools to trade successfully with India.
Moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland – entry summary declarations
New arrangements for businesses moving goods from GB to NI by parcels or freight through roll-on roll-off ferry.
Consultation on price transparency guidance
Views sought on the draft guidance for businesses on the price transparency provisions.
New crypto reporting rules from January 2026
From January 2026, people who own cryptocurrency must provide their details to service providers to ensure they are paying the correct tax.
Webinar: Innovation made simple - a framework for SMEs
Innovate UK is hosting a free webinar on 15 July 2025 to introduce ISO 56001, the new international standard for Innovation Management Systems.
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.
Spark It ABC for female entrepreneurs
Business support programme for women in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.
£15,000 bursary open to NI craft makers
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award.
WOMEX 2025 delegate bursaries
Arts Council NI is offering up to four bursary awards for NI music professionals looking to attend WOMEX - World Music Expo 2025 in Finland.