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Single-use vapes now banned in Northern Ireland
The single-use vapes ban came into effect on Sunday 1 June 2025.
Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer
Organisations can apply for a share of £14 million to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum-enabled technologies.
Free help with AI standards for small businesses
Access up to three days of bespoke support from BSI on using international standards to adopt or develop AI with confidence.
Contracts for Innovation: Net Zero Living Tech Trials competition
Organisations can apply for a share of £800,000 to develop and test innovations that help UK local authorities achieve their net zero goals.
Belfast City Council’s social economy directory
Join Belfast City Council’s social economy directory.
Webinars | Introduction to the DMCC Act 2024
Join the live webinars to understand the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Act 2024.
Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2025
Nominations are now open for the Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2025.
Go Succeed: Apply now for a grant for business growth
Grants of up to £3,000 are available for businesses in all council areas.
The Open Portrush 2025 | Industry update events to help businesses prepare
Two industry update events will take place in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry to help businesses get ready for golf's Open Championship.
HSENI Healthier Workplaces campaign for the agri-food sector
A new programme of focused advisory and inspection visits is due to take place over the coming months.
Grants available for arts and mental health projects
Funding applications open for the new Arts and Mental Health Partnership Programme - apply by 27 June 2025.
Connections Through Culture Grants 2025
Artists, creative practitioners and organisations can apply for up to £10,000 to develop projects that foster cross-cultural exchange.
Northern European Mobility Opportunity (NEMO) call
New pilot programme to support artistic mobility and exchange across the Nordic region, UK and Ireland is opening in August 2025.
Arts Council NI: New Small Grants Programme
This funding is for projects that will bring the arts to communities, encouraging greater participation and engagement.
Open call: Spark - Incubation Programme 2025
Support is available for the creation of new ventures in the architecture and cultural heritage sectors.
Community Involvement Grants
Applications are open for the Community Involvement Grants, offering funding up to £5,000.
Community Investment Fund
Grants up to £350,000 are available for transformative community projects.
Resource Matching Workshop at The Academy
One company's waste can be another's treasure at this resource-matching workshop and networking session.
Call for future Leaders to join Arts Boards programme 2025
Arts & Business NI is now accepting applications for their Leaders on Arts Boards programme.
Learn how to leverage dual market access opportunities at local events
How to maximise opportunites in Great Britain and European Union markets to drive business growth.
Circular Electricals Fund
Support for new ideas and innovative approaches aimed at keeping electricals and their materials in use for longer, and reducing e-waste.