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Apply for the Business Innovation Grant in Northern Ireland

Closed for applications: Up to £20,000 to fund your innovative idea with the BIG grant from Invest Northern Ireland.

NI Apprenticeship Week 2026

Employers are encouraged to participate in Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, taking place from Monday 2 February to Friday 6 February 2026.

Enterprise Week 2025: Mid and East Antrim events

The week features a diverse range of events, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to inform, inspire, and empower.

Companies House fees are changing from 1 February 2026

Find out about the fees that are changing for Companies House services from 1 February 2026.

Register your interest in future UK Games Fund grants

Early-stage video games studios looking for grant funding for content development can register for future funding opportunities with the UK Games Fund. 

Webinar: Immersive AI for smarter business

Join this free BridgeAI webinar to discover immersive AI, its use within industries and how you can leverage it to gain a competitive edge.

RDS Circular Economy Awards

The RDS Circular Economy Awards are now accepting entries from businesses and social enterprises across the entire island of Ireland.

Ask Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey businesses

Free mentoring to help local businesses and social enterprises overcome challenges, recognise opportunities, and achieve growth.

Shape the future of skills in the UK screen industries

A major new study is looking at skills gaps and shortages in the UK screen industries. Have your say before it closes on 30 November 2025.

Ards and North Down Food and Drink Business Support Programme

Mentoring, research, and group support is available for food and drink businesses to develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes in key areas.

The Digital Inclusion Fund

Up to £30,000 available for UK organisations supporting blind and vision impaired people.

Business breakfasts | Export to Grow

Get practical advice to help you navigate challenges, explore opportunities and grow your business.

Enterprise Week 2025: Mid Ulster events

A series of free in-person and virtual events from 17-21 November to help local entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

International Trade Week 2025

Series of events designed to help businesses maximise their global potential.

UK Digital Twin Centre to host Gemini Call Live in Belfast

Join this event to learn from industry experts, connect with innovators, and help shape the future of digital twin policy.

Consultation | Definition of Social Enterprise in Northern Ireland

The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on a definition framework for social enterprises in Northern Ireland.

Join Hello Possible programme to explore business ideas

Catalyst is hosting free workshops this November to help you take your first steps into entrepreneurship.

NI Photonics Innovation Cluster

A new industry group has launched to help Northern Ireland businesses take advantage of opportunities in photonics - the technology behind lasers, sensors and fibre optics.

Enterprise Week 2025: Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon events

The week features a mix of inspirational events, drop-in clinics, webinars, and information sessions.

Self-care workshops for individual artists

Artists can now register for a series of free self-care workshops taking place in Belfast this November as part of the Arts and Mental Health Partnership Programme.

Innovate Tourism: Lunch and Learn webinar

Explore how innovation can help your tourism business grow at this joint Tourism NI and Innovate NI webinar on 6 November 2025.

Safeguarding training for Arts Council NI-funded organisations

If your organisation receives funding from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, you can now take part in a series of free safeguarding and safer practice training sessions.