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ICURe Discover Sprint for women entrepreneurs
Women researchers can apply for the ICURe Discover Sprint, a three-week programme offering up to £2,500 for market testing and discovery.
Funding for novel space technologies
UK Defence Innovation has launched a new competition to support innovation for future space capabilities in defence and security.
Northern Ireland Business Forum: Unlocking export growth
Unlock new export opportunities, access practical support, and learn how government-backed finance and insurance can help your business.
Eurostars call 11 for SME projects
Funding is available to help you develop your innovative product, process or service with international partners.
Events to help employers prepare for Right to Work Scheme changes
Series of online events to help employers understand and prepare for Right to Work Scheme changes coming into force on 1 October 2026.
Future Ready – Building Sustainable Organisations programme
Build skills and tools to support sustainable growth in social enterprises through a structured programme.
Data Protection Practitioners' Conference 2026
Registration is open for this year’s Data Protection Practitioners' Conference, taking place online on Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Future Leaders Fellowships round 11: Business and non-academic
Apply for a share of up to £110 million for research and innovation projects and career support.
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund for Mid and East Antrim
This fund supports organisations working to prevent and challenge the attitudes, behaviours and culture that can lead to violence against women and girls.
Theory of Change support programme
Structured support for social enterprises to define impact, strengthen measurement and meet funder expectations.
ARIA: Future Proofing Our Climate and Weather
ARIA is offering up to £500,000 for early-stage research that explores new pathways for climate adaptation and resilience.
DeepTech Catalyst Bio 2026
Early-stage biotech businesses can apply for the DTC Bio incubator programme, offering up to £60,000 in funding plus expert support.
Self Assessment | Payments on account 31 July deadline
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment taxpayers to prepare for the 2025 to 2026 tax year's second payments on account 31 July deadline.
Regional Innovation Challenge for early stage founders
Apply by 18 August 2026 for up to £15,000 proof of concept grants from Techstart Ventures to help you test your business idea.
Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2026/2027
Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50% up to the value of £7,500 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable.
Procurement Ready Business Assessment for social enterprises
A targeted programme supporting social enterprises to build private sector partnerships and access social value opportunities.
Small grants to tackle poverty and support women and children
Up to £3,000 available for short-term community projects addressing poverty and harm to women and children.
The Honourable Irish Society grants
Organisations can register their interest to access funding for projects across the North West and North Coast.
Crossing the Threshold: International Fund for Ireland
New funding approach supports innovative, needs-based projects that address division and community development.
Report on succession planning and employee ownership
A survey of businesses across Northern Ireland has revealed a gap in succession planning.
NI Chamber Business Awards 2026
Get recognised in one of the UK’s most prestigious and competitive award programmes.
Antrim and Newtownabbey Funding Fair
Free networking and support event to find out about new funding opportunities and how to develop community partnerships.