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Elevate Community Mentoring and Grants Programme

Funding and a programme of mentoring are available for community and voluntary sector organisations in Northern Ireland.

Event | Co-operatives Build a Better World

Celebrate International Co-operative Day in Belfast joining the Co-operative Alternatives event in Belfast.

Enterprise Fund for Causeway Coast and Glens businesses

This fund supports young businesses to achieve further growth through new and innovative approaches.

Free employer toolkit for Mid Ulster businesses

Toolkit to help employers in the Mid Ulster District Council area recruit and manage their staff effectively.

Employing migrant workers research project

Research project seeks views from employers who employ, recruit or represent migrants working in Northern Ireland.

Consultation: sale and supply of puppies and kittens

Proposals aim to give puppies and kittens which are sold in Northern Ireland additional animal welfare protections.

Consultation on control of explosive precursors

Views sought on proposed amendments to the Control of Explosives Precursors etc. Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014.

GIP: Australia - Agri-Tech

Opportunity for UK SMEs from the agri-tech sector to join Global Incubator Programme in Australia.

Funding opportunity for pre-existing, clean air innovations

Organisations can apply for a share of £800,000 to develop and trial clean air technologies.

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.

NI Chamber Business Awards 2025

The Chamber Business Awards 2025 are now open to enter.

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.