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PEACEPLUS funding launched to support social economy organisations
PEACEPLUS project is helping organisations improve how they measure and report social impact.
World Creativity and Innovation Week
Join this worldwide initiative from 15 to 21 April to celebrate creativity by hosting or attending local events and finding support for your business innovation.
Innovate Local: Northern Ireland event
Join Innovate UK, Invest Northern Ireland and partners on 20 May 2026 to learn about innovation support and funding options, and network for growth.
Event: Grow your business with EU funding
Free workshops in Belfast and Derry~Londonderry to help businesses learn about Horizon Europe and how to access funding for innovation.
Drop-in advice clinics for local businesses
Attend free Regional Business Advice Clinics for support on growth, market expansion, and more.
Quantum Technology Access Programme opens for applications
Apply to join a six-month programme that aims to help companies explore quantum computing for their operations.
UK Games Fund opens for new applications
Applications are open for a new round of funding under the UK Games Fund, offering grants to help game developers create and grow their businesses.
NI Chamber AI Academy
The AI Academy is a practical, hands-on programme that teaches you to use artificial intelligence in your daily work.
Rural Investment and Growth Fund for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Funding for rural businesses for equipment, infrastructure, digital, or other capital improvements.
Consultation | Minimum wage rates from April 2027 and beyond
Have your say on how proposed increases to the minimum wage rates from April 2027 may impact your business and workers.
Capital Premises and Equipment Grants for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Funding to support community and voluntary groups to update, enhance, and improve their facilities.
Changes to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay from April 2026
Introduction of new miscarriage entitlement and day-one rights for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland from 6 April 2026.
AICC launches free AI Learning Lab
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre has launched a free online platform to help individuals and organisations build practical artificial intelligence skills.
Employer opportunity at Causeway Coast and Glens Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.
Rate bills for 2026-27 to issue this week
Businesses will begin to receive their rate bills for 2026-27 from the start of April 2026.
Cluster Acceleration Programme
The Cluster Acceleration Programme offers financial support to groups of SMEs that want to collaborate, boost competitiveness, and grow.
Medicines Manufacturing: Labs of the Future competition
Innovate UK Business Connect is hosting a briefing event for a major new opportunity to advance the future of medicines development and manufacturing in the UK.
Ofcom and ICO issue joint guidance on age assurance
Guidance to help online services meet age assurance, online safety and data protection requirements to keep children safe online.
Consultation on licence requirements for zero emission goods vehicles
Views sought on proposals on changes to regulations to support the uptake of zero emission goods vehicles (ZEGVs) in Northern Ireland.
Funding available to support arts and business partnerships
Arts & Business NI Investment Programme offers funding for partnerships between cultural and commercial businesses.