Latest News - May 2026

New support programme for makers and artisan food businesses has launched in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.

The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,500 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations.

Grant to help local businesses and property owners improve the appearance of their shopfronts.

Join the Women in Business annual All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference to gain support, tools, and connections for your business.

Deep tech founders and senior leaders can apply for a leadership programme designed to help scale UK engineering businesses.

Business leaders in Northern Ireland can now apply for the 2026-27 Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme.

New €8.3 million cross-border programme has been launched to help manufacturers adopt advanced technologies.

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

CIPD and Innovate UK BridgeAI offer resources to help businesses adopt AI and plan workforce skills.

HSENI is urging farmers to think first to protect their family and livelihood.

A major technology conference, TechTides, is set to take place in Belfast for the first time on 11 June 2026 at ICC Belfast.

Opportunity for employers to influence a new Work and Health Model for Northern Ireland at this Belfast workshop.

A new ‘Craft to Commerce’ programme will launch in Mid and East Antrim in June 2026, helping hobby crafters turn their skills into viable businesses.

Businesses can apply for up to £45,000 in funding for innovative ideas to solve real-world transport challenges.

Filing early has a range of benefits such as knowing sooner what you owe and reducing last-minute stress of meeting the 31 January deadline.

Support and upskilling programme for women in the Northern Ireland agriculture industry.

Support is available for organisations delivering arts activities of up to one year across Northern Ireland.

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

Event on achieving economic and environmentally sustainable beef systems in Northern Ireland.

Opportunity to discover innovation support, facilities and tailored R&D solutions for businesses interested in photonics and AI-driven solutions.

Employers are invited to join the first cohort as founding partners and help shape the new programme.

Nominations are open for The National Cyber Awards 2026, a free-to-enter event celebrating cyber security excellence across the UK.