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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.

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.