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NI Chamber AI Academy
The AI Academy is a practical, hands-on programme that teaches you to use artificial intelligence in your daily work.
Inquiry into EU Regulation on detergents and surfactants: Call for views
Share your views on the new EU Regulation on Detergents and Surfactants.
Pay increase for agricultural workers from April 2026
New minimum wage rates for agricultural workers from 1 April 2026 have been announced by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).
Mid Ulster Apprentice Lab - Free Breakfast Event
Roundtable event designed to explore the barriers preventing local employers from employing apprentices.
Government launches consultation on national digital ID plans
The consultation, Making Public Services Work for You With Your Digital Identity, is open for public feedback until 5 May 2026.
Mid Ulster HR Employer Forum - Breakfast Workshop
Discover how prioritising financial wellbeing in the workplace for employees can drive motivation, engagement, and performance.
Prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Sole traders and landlords with an income over £50,000 will be required to use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax from 6 April 2026.
PRISM: Funded innovation support for manufacturing SMEs
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.
Employer opportunity at Fermanagh Cross Border Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event focused on cross-border recruitment opportunities.
Save the date for CYBERUK 2026
Registration is now open for CYBERUK 2026, the UK's top cyber security event for leaders and innovators.
Call for dementia innovations to support NHS
Search is on for new technologies, treatments or processes that could lead to earlier detection or faster diagnosis of dementia in the NHS.
Prepare for a new generation of food technologies
New report urges businesses to prepare for a new generation of food technologies that could reach UK consumers within the next decade.
Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund for Ards and North Down
Funding is available to support community and voluntary sector organisations to change the attitudes, behaviours, and culture of violence against women and girls.
UK‑EU SPS Agreement – NI businesses advised to prepare for changes to agri‑food trade
Steps to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to the trade of agri‑food goods under the UK‑EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.
WorldHost customer service training for Lisburn and Castlereagh
This training is open to businesses and individuals who want to develop a stronger customer-focused culture.
Deadline approaching for employers to onboard JobStart participants
Registered employers must onboard participants to the JobStart scheme by the deadline of Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Rate support schemes extended for 2026-27
Business rates support schemes, including Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business, and rural ATMs exemptions, are extended until 31 March 2027.
Funding to support social enterprise activity projects
Grants are offered to organisations running activities that contribute to community wellbeing.
Children’s Alliance funding for UK water-based projects
Grants of up to £15,000 are open to UK not-for-profit organisations delivering activities for young people.
EIT opportunities for agrifood and health innovators
Agrifood and health tech innovators can now apply for several calls of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) funding.
InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics: Spring 2026 dates
These clinics offer one-to-one advice for early-stage high growth ventures that intend to raise funds in the next 12 months.
Apply now for £30,000 Concept Plus Grants
Grants worth up to £30,000 are available to help you turn early‑stage ideas into viable products or services.