Latest News - February 2026
Explore the new Travel Trade Ready modules on MyTourismNI
Tourism NI has created new e-learning training modules for local businesses
Grassland Insights: From Soil to Sward webinar series
Webinars offering farmers research-led guidance to boost grassland performance and efficiency.
Meet the Buyer event in Belfast
Businesses from across the island of Ireland are invited to connect with buyers and hear about NI-wide public sector procurement opportunities.
Meet the UK Young Academy in Belfast
Join the UK Young Academy event in Belfast on 4 March 2026 to network, learn about 2026 membership applications and hear from NI members.
North West Business Awards 2026
The Awards are open for entries until 29 March 2026, with categories covering retail, technology, hospitality, sustainability and more.
InterTradeIreland Nourish and Innovate Programme
An all-Island pilot for rural and emerging food businesses
Government urges businesses to adopt Cyber Essentials
A new UK government campaign tells businesses to 'lock the door' on cyber criminals by following Cyber Essentials.
Consultation: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Share your thoughts on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Information events on Derry City Central Riverfront project
Citizens and stakeholders invited to bring their ideas and views to information gathering sessions.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): New guidance and workshops launched for Northern Ireland businesses
Prepare your organisation for the new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Horizon Europe info days in 2026
Join upcoming info days to learn from Horizon Europe programme managers about upcoming funding calls, eligibility and application tips.
Big Hearted Customer Service Training
Series of customer service training courses for tourism and hospitality businesses
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Funding is available to support community and voluntary sector organisations to change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of violence against women and girls.
Utility Regulator sets new protections for small businesses
New licence measures to strengthen protections for Northern Ireland’s small business energy customers.
Northern Ireland Life and Health Sciences Launchpad Showcase
Free event to highlight innovation and business opportunities in health and life sciences.
DATUM: Support for digital transformation in manufacturing
New €8.3 million cross-border programme has been launched to help manufacturers adopt advanced technologies.
ARIA Scaling Trust: Call for proposals
Funding is available for teams to develop open‑source tools and carry out foundational research in agentic coordination.
Eurostars: 2026 call for projects
Apply for a chance to lead international research and development projects with Eurostars funding from Innovate UK.
Funding for advanced manufacturing supply chain innovation
Up to £5 million is available for feasibility studies to make supply chains more efficient and resilient.
Rapid Applications for Transport Open Call 2026
Businesses can apply for funding of €60,000 to pilot city-tested urban mobility solutions in RAPTOR 2026 open call.
Funding for international quantum innovation
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for innovative projects in quantum technologies.
PEACEPLUS investment in digital and social innovation
This €4.9 million investment aims to drive digital and social innovation across the North West.