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Freshen Up Grant for Ards and North Down businesses

Grant for businesses to carry out painting and/or power washing works, helping to enhance the look and feel of shopfronts and strengthen pride of place.

Opportunity for social enterprises at Tedberry Market 2026

Social enterprises are invited to register interest for one of two SENI‑funded stands at Tedberry Market 2026.

Mid Ulster Apprentice Lab Lunch and Learn webinar

This webinar will provide valuable insights into apprenticeships from both education and industry perspectives.

Mapping the UK's immersive production facilities

Submit your details by 22 May 2026 to help create the UK's first free map of immersive production facilities.

Free E-DATA Academy courses open to SMEs

Build cyber security, data science, change management and digital marketing skills through free, self-paced online training.

Protect your business from online threats with Cyber Essentials

The National Cyber Security Centre has launched a new campaign to boost cyber resilience, focusing on Cyber Essentials certification.

Contracts for Innovation: Cyber scale in critical sectors

Organisations can apply for up to £300,000 to test and scale cyber security solutions in real-world environments across critical sectors.

Farmers urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches

Farmers and agricultural workers encouraged to take care during grass cutting and silage making operations.

Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey 2026

Assess your organisation's environmental performance and identify areas for improvement.

Northern Ireland Office launches Engagement for Change Fund

A new £100,000 fund will build leadership and advocacy capacity across Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector.

Arable NI 2026

Event to support and showcase Northern Ireland’s arable sector.

Newry, Mourne and Down Cross Border Job Fair

Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.

Elevate NI opens for 2026/27 applications

Funding and mentoring are available for Northern Ireland community organisations addressing health inequalities.

Manufacturing Month 2026

Flagship manufacturing initiative returns with an ambitious programme designed to celebrate, support, and challenge the sector.

Join the UK cohort for Horizon Europe EIC Summit 2026

Innovate UK will support a cohort of UK researchers and innovators to attend the European Innovation Council's flagship event in Brussels (3-4 June).

Opportunities for businesses during Fleadh 2026

Belfast City Council is providing support to help local businesses and organisations benefit from the Fleadh.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Business Awards

Businesses across the borough are invited to enter these awards which are designed to recognise ambition, innovation and excellence.

Offshore Wind Innovation Programme

B2B matchmaking and funding opportunities are available for collaborators in offshore wind innovation.

Size and Health of the UK Space Industry 2025 survey

If your organisation works in space in any way, this is your chance to shape the future of the UK space sector.

Cross-border tax and employment event

Event to help businesses negotiate the challenges of cross-border tax and employment issues.

Regional Co-operative Support Programme

New programme launching to provide mentoring, peer learning and seed funding for co‑operatives in Northern Ireland.

New initiatives to support social enterprises across Northern Ireland

Social Enterprise Northern Ireland launches programmes to support leadership development and sector growth.