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Lead2Grow: International leadership and scaling programme
Support for ambitious business leaders to scale internationally, strengthen leadership capability, and build global growth networks.
Programmes to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale
Register for programmes designed to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale.
Understanding Rules of Origin under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Register with HMRC if you're planning to complete origin declarations for exports under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement.
Apply for Digital Twin Adoption Accelerator 2026
Apply for up to £100,000 in funding through a new Digital Catapult accelerator to develop and test digital twin solutions.
New steel import tariffs: what Northern Ireland businesses need to know
Find out more about new steel import controls from 1 July 2026.
Latest Business Academy webinars
Upcoming webinars from the Business Academy to help you master the skills you need to reach new customers in the UK and around the world.
Fleadh 2026 | Workshops launched to help businesses prepare
Local business are encouraged to make the most of Belfast Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 by attending an information workshop.
Get Fleadh ready webinar - Lunch and Learn
Countdown to the Fleadh: last opportunity for businesses to maximise the visitor opportunity
Equality Commission employer webinars 2026
The Equality Commission's employer training programme of online events for 2026 will help keep employers on the right side of equality law.
Consultation | Business Growth Accelerator and Non-Domestic Vacant Rating
The Department of Finance is seeking views on proposals to introduce a Business Growth Accelerator and increased Non-Domestic Vacant Rating liability.
Diversity Mark Annual Summit 2026
Event to help businesses respond to technological shifts in ways that strengthen culture and attract and retain talent.
New SupplyChain+ programme to help SMEs win larger contracts
Support is available for businesses at all stages of development to access larger supply chains, strengthen capability and become supplier-ready.
Survey to identify apprenticeship opportunities in Ards and North Down
Complete the survey to feed into a new guide listing businesses that offer apprenticeship opportunities in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Go Succeed business events
Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.
Funding for space-related R&D, innovation and education
Details on open funding opportunities for individuals and businesses working in the UK space sector.
Join the new UK Digital Twin Community
A new ecosystem has launched to help businesses and organisations share knowledge and scale digital twin projects in the UK.
Save the date: AICON 2026
AICON 2026 will take place at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Belfast on 23 September 2026.
The EU Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR)
Understand the EU Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR), including compliance requirements and key dates for NI businesses.
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.