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Protect your business with a free 'AI and Cyber Security' course

As part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, this new cyber security training is now available on demand.

Core Grant Funding Scheme 2026-27

The Department of Health is inviting not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding.

Trader opportunities at Mallusk’s Christmas Market

Local businesses are invited to apply for Mallusk’s Christmas Market.

Apply for Naturesave Trust Funding

Grants up to £5,000 available for social enterprises, charities and community organisations.

Regional Balance Fund for Fermanagh and Omagh | Information sessions

Find out about this funding and share your views on how it could be used to help businesses grow.

Supporting Digital Transformation webinar series

Events to help grow and transform your business using advanced digital technologies.

File your 2024-25 Self Assessment tax return early

Know how much tax you owe sooner and prepare to pay your bill by filing your Self Assessment tax return ahead of the 31 January deadline.

£20 million fund for UK battery innovation

A major new funding opportunity has opened for UK businesses working on the next generation of battery technology.

Explore Responsible AI with new AICC hub

Free tools, guidance and templates are available to help you use artificial intelligence safely and responsibly.

Consultation opens on new charity marketing rules

The Information Commissioner's Office is seeking feedback on the new soft opt-in for electronic marketing.

Event: Selling internationally – a game changer for business growth

Discover how selling internationally can fast-track your business success.

Register your interest: The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize

Up to £1 million is available to support the development of artificial intelligence solutions for advanced manufacturing, health and life sciences, and the creative industries.

£60,000 challenge to boost UK network security innovation

HMGCC Co-Creation seeks organisations to develop small, low-power network monitors in its latest cyber security challenge.

Survey | Rise Report on Female Entrepreneurship

Help improve support for women in business by taking part in the Rise Report survey.

Launchpad funding for life and health sciences in Northern Ireland

Businesses can apply for grants of up to £100,000 to grow their innovation activities in Northern Ireland's life and health sciences sector.

Social Economy Incentive Fund 2025

Applications are open for Belfast’s Social Economy Incentive Fund 2025, supporting growth in local social enterprises.

Apply for the first All-Island Circular Venture Awards

Northern Ireland businesses encouraged to enter new awards aiming to celebrate innovation and accelerate circular impact.

Consultation | The Statutory Regulation of Tourist Accommodation

Public consultation to review tourist accommodation regulations in Northern Ireland.

Grants for Good programme

Apply year-round for unrestricted grants supporting social enterprises and charities.

Applications open for the Community Grant scheme

Eight £250 grants are available to support a range of sectors.

Free cyber security toolkit

The Cyber Action Toolkit helps sole traders and small businesses take simple steps to protect against cyber criminals.

Eastside Awards 2025

The Eastside Awards celebrate ten years of recognising the organisations driving East Belfast’s economic and community development.