Latest News - March 2026

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.

Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event focused on cross-border recruitment opportunities.

Registration is now open for CYBERUK 2026, the UK's top cyber security event for leaders and innovators.

Search is on for new technologies, treatments or processes that could lead to earlier detection or faster diagnosis of dementia in the NHS.

New report urges businesses to prepare for a new generation of food technologies that could reach UK consumers within the next decade.

Funding is available to support community and voluntary sector organisations to change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of violence against women and girls.

Steps to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to the trade of agri‑food goods under the UK‑EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.

This training is open to businesses and individuals who want to develop a stronger customer-focused culture.

Registered employers must onboard participants to the JobStart scheme by the deadline of Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Business rates support schemes, including Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business, and rural ATMs exemptions, are extended until 31 March 2027.

Grants are offered to organisations running activities that contribute to community wellbeing.

Grants of up to £15,000 are open to UK not-for-profit organisations delivering activities for young people.

Agrifood and health tech innovators can now apply for several calls of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) funding.

These clinics offer one-to-one advice for early-stage high growth ventures that intend to raise funds in the next 12 months.

Grants worth up to £30,000 are available to help you turn early‑stage ideas into viable products or services.

Register for programmes designed to help women entrepreneurs grow, innovate and scale.

The expression of interest stage for DTFF Call 7 closed on 27 February 2026.

Join a free webinar to learn how to find Horizon Europe calls, connect with partners, and get support for applying.

New UK patents service will open to the public on 31 March - here's what to expect ahead of the launch.

CIPA has published guidance to help SMEs and inventors use AI tools in patent work while protecting confidentiality and safeguarding patent rights.

Adventure tourism networking event in Belfast with industry speakers, AI insights, and opportunities to connect

Inclusive training event to help Belfast hospitality businesses improve accessibility for disabled guests