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Latest News - June 2026

NHS Cancer Programme: Innovation Open Call 4

Businesses can apply for a new NHS funding competition to develop and scale innovations that improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Sustainable Tourism Business Programme

Support programme to help NI businesses create and build sustainable tourism practices.

Women in Business: upcoming events

Get involved with a range of networking, upskilling, and start-up events from Women in Business.

Get ready for the Fleadh: customer service training

Free customer service training courses are available ahead of the Fleadh Cheoil 2026.

LRA employer webinars available as recordings

Labour Relations Agency's webinar recordings to help employers keep up to date with the latest Northern Ireland employment law.

Ards and North Down Labour Market Partnership Survey

This assessment aims to shape action plans for local businesses for the next three years.

Conference to explore engineering resilience in a changing world

The Euro-CASE Annual Conference 2026 will explore future key issues in applied science, technology, and engineering.

Funding open for individual artists in Northern Ireland

The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened a range of funding programmes to support the work of individual artists.

Help shape the resources and waste sector’s pathway to net zero

Views sought on a collective approach to galvanise action on decarbonising operations across the sector by 2050.

Funded digital innovation projects for SMEs

Small and medium-sized businesses can now apply for funded support to adopt and scale advanced digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Cultural and heritage events funding for Fermanagh and Omagh

Grants of up to £300 are available for events that celebrate European Heritage Open Days and Culture Night.

NI Overseas Animation Programme

Funding support to help tourism businesses explore and connect with overseas markets.

Revive and Reimagine Commercial Property Grants for Newry, Mourne and Down

Two new grant schemes designed to support the regeneration of commercial centres across the district.

PEACEPLUS Strategic Planning and Engagement call

Final PEACEPLUS call opens to strengthen cross-border co-operation capacity.

SMEs invited to take part in AI adoption survey

Share your views on SME AI adoption and help shape future business support across the island of Ireland.

Funding for facility upgrades for Lisburn and Castlereagh

Grants to support a wide range of works, including internal refurbishments, accessibility improvements, equipment purchases, and environmental enhancements.

Rural Action Awards are now open

 The Rural Action Awards offer grants to rural groups, including social enterprises, for volunteer-led projects.

Funding opportunities for Derry City and Strabane

Businesses, social enterprises and enterprise partners are set to benefit from a new package of economic development support.

Cluster-to-Cluster Project Development Fund 

€800k fund that will support business clusters across the island of Ireland to collaborate and solve shared challenges.

Companies House accounts filing changes from April 2028

Changes to Companies House accounts filings will come into effect on 1 April 2028.

Workshop: promote your tourism business online

Free workshop to help tourism and hospitality providers to promote their business online.

Ards and North Down Food and Drink Survey

This survey will help to shape a new business support programme that reflects the needs of local businesses.