Latest News - April 2026

Event to support and showcase Northern Ireland’s arable sector.

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

Funding and mentoring are available for Northern Ireland community organisations addressing health inequalities.

Flagship manufacturing initiative returns with an ambitious programme designed to celebrate, support, and challenge the sector.

Innovate UK will support a cohort of UK researchers and innovators to attend the European Innovation Council's flagship event in Brussels (3-4 June).

Belfast City Council is providing support to help local businesses and organisations benefit from the Fleadh.

Businesses across the borough are invited to enter these awards which are designed to recognise ambition, innovation and excellence.

B2B matchmaking and funding opportunities are available for collaborators in offshore wind innovation.

If your organisation works in space in any way, this is your chance to shape the future of the UK space sector.

Event to help businesses negotiate the challenges of cross-border tax and employment issues.

New programme launching to provide mentoring, peer learning and seed funding for co‑operatives in Northern Ireland.

Social Enterprise Northern Ireland launches programmes to support leadership development and sector growth.

Boost your food business with practical food safety training.

Join these free AICC workshops to learn how to use AI safely in your business and leave with the tools, policies and governance you need to get started with confidence.

Targeted enforcement campaign to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods on Northern Ireland’s roads starts soon.

Apply for a place at this Digital Catapult bootcamp and gain hands-on experience in photonic device design and simulation.

New Businessline helpline provides free trading standards advice to help businesses meet trading standards regulations.

Cyber Essentials requirements updated on 27 April 2026, introducing new checks to strengthen cyber security for businesses.

Use this practical, customisable framework from the Alan Turing Institute to support the adoption of artificial intelligence in your business.

Accidental Theatre has launched Talk to the Professionals, a two-year professional development programme designed to support early and mid-career artists.

Share your views on a forthcoming EU regulation which may apply in Northern Ireland.

Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.