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New leadership programme for local manufacturing sector
Join online information sessions on 3 July and 13 August 2025 to find out more about MEGA's new leadership programme.
£250,000 fund to unlock environmental and economic opportunities for layer manure
This scheme aims to support the development of innovative, scalable solutions to manage nutrients from poultry layer manure.
Disability law e-learning course
Anytime online learning course will help those in the advice sector develop skills, knowledge, and understanding on the topic of disability.
Have your say: Data protection guidance for smart product makers
The ICO is consulting on new guidance to help smart product manufacturers get data protection right.
Future Leaders Fellowships round 10: Business and non-academic
Apply for a share of up to £110 million for research and innovation projects and career support.
UK businesses to benefit from new data protection laws
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 became law in the UK on 19 June 2025, introducing important updates to UK data protection law.
Event to show how diversity and inclusion can drive business growth
Diversity Mark's Annual Summit will showcase how diversity and inclusion can help businesses achieve sustainable growth.
Living Over The Shops Programme
Grant to renovate a vacant or underutilised upper floor space within commercial areas for conversion to residential use.
Side hustlers urged to prepare their tax returns
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income such as selling online, you may need to register for Self Assessment.
New Cyber Growth Action Plan to boost jobs and innovation
UK government launches Cyber Growth Action Plan 2025 with £16 million to boost cyber sector growth, innovation, and jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Competition: Inspired by nature health and care spaces
Funding is available for the design of innovative health spaces, inspired by nature and designed with individual needs in mind.
Creative Industries New Entrants programme
The Creative Industries New Entrants (CINE) programme is designed to improve access to the screen and creative industries.
HSENI campaign on the dangers of silica dust for the construction sector
A new programme of advisory and inspection visits is due to take place across construction sites.