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Food safety training and workshops for local businesses and community groups

Boost your food business with practical food safety training.

Building practical AI governance for your business

Join these free AICC workshops to learn how to use AI safely in your business and leave with the tools, policies and governance you need to get started with confidence.

Safe transport of dangerous goods enforcement campaign

Targeted enforcement campaign to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods on Northern Ireland’s roads starts soon.

Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp

Apply for a place at this Digital Catapult bootcamp and gain hands-on experience in photonic device design and simulation.

Trading Standards Service launches business helpline

New Businessline helpline provides free trading standards advice to help businesses meet trading standards regulations.

Cyber Essentials changes from April 2026

Cyber Essentials requirements updated on 27 April 2026, introducing new checks to strengthen cyber security for businesses.

New AI Use Case Framework for businesses

Use this practical, customisable framework from the Alan Turing Institute to support the adoption of artificial intelligence in your business.

Training programme to support creative talent

Accidental Theatre has launched Talk to the Professionals, a two-year professional development programme designed to support early and mid-career artists.

Food and feed safety: call for comments

Share your views on a forthcoming EU regulation which may apply in Northern Ireland.

Invest NI training needs workshops

Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.

Belfast Design Week 2026

From 1 to 7 May 2026, Belfast will showcase multidisciplinary design with workshops, talks and networking for creative businesses and individuals.

Fleadh 2026 | Businesses encouraged to get involved

Businesses and independent traders are encouraged to find out about potential opportunities available through the Fleadh.

Active Travel Challenge 2026 now open for registration

Businesses across Northern Ireland can sign up for the 2026 Active Travel Challenge, a free initiative promoting healthier and more sustainable travel during June.

Make It Local Campaign for Newry, Mourne and Down

Businesses are urged to sign up to this campaign which is designed to boost visibility, drive footfall and encourage people to spend locally.

Funding available to trial freight and logistics innovations

Freight Innovation Fund opens for applications, offering support and funding to innovators with ideas to tackle the sector's biggest challenges.

Training bursaries for craftspeople

Training bursaries of up to £4,000 are available for new entrants and early-career UK craftspeople facing financial hardship.

Safer Food Means Better Business Campaign 2026

Free FSA food safety guidance and training for businesses.

2026 Endangered Crafts Fund

Grants of up to £2,500 are available to craft practitioners and organisations working on projects to support craft survival.

2026 Heritage Crafts Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heritage Crafts Awards, celebrating makers in traditional crafts, such as silversmithing, weaving and leatherworking.

PRISM: Funded innovation support for manufacturing SMEs

Register now to join the new PRISM Programme and get free, practical support to help your manufacturing business adopt immersive technologies, AI and digital twins.

Ideas Elevator on Maritime Decarbonisation

This pilot programme supports early-stage ideas and concepts that could transform clean maritime.

Apply for the Food Heartland Showcase 2026

Food and drink businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products at the upcoming agriculture shows.