Latest News - January 2026

Starting with financial years commencing on or after 1 January 2026, charities will face new standards for their annual reports.

Apply by 17 February 2026 for up to £15,000 proof of concept grants from Techstart Ventures to help you test your business idea.

Join InterTradeIreland’s 2026 Venture Capital Conference in Belfast to connect with investors, start-ups, and venture experts.

Join this free ICO webinar on 28 January 2026 to learn how to handle subject access requests and build confidence in data protection.

A new advertising campaign is aimed at reducing the number of work-related deaths and injuries among older farmers.

Join the January edition of the Royal Academy of Engineering's Enterprise Hub event on Thursday 29 January 2026, at Ormeau Labs in Belfast.

Up to £7,500 is available to artists and creative practitioners across the UK who wish to work with partners in Europe and beyond.

Applications are now open for the Leading Change and Transition series from the William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen's University Belfast.

This scheme is open to town centre businesses currently trading in Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne.

Secure up to £75,000 in equity-free funding and join a 12-month accelerator programme for engineering spinouts and start-ups.

UK charities can now apply for two James Tudor Foundation health grants.

The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland has launched a survey to understand falling charity income.

Grants of £30,000 to £60,000 are available from Ufi VocTech Trust to support new ideas for digital solutions to support adult learning.

Online academy gives local businesses the skills to trade globally with confidence.

Event will showcase how supportive and flexible employment practices create inclusive workplaces for women.

Make sure your business is on top of food safety with free resources from the Food Standards Agency.

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

Land & Property Services has launched a new service which allows ratepayers to manage their accounts online.

Funding opportunity for businesses and organisations driving innovation in Northern Ireland.

Belfast City Council seeks proposals for a sustainable lease of 2 Royal Avenue’s building.

Businesses can apply for loans between £100,000 and £5 million for close-to-market innovative projects with strong commercial potential.