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Adopt a Music Creator 2026: call for composers
Making Music is inviting emerging composers to take part in its Adopt a Music Creator 2026 scheme.
IPO publishes updated guidance on fee changes
The Intellectual Property Office guidance explains how the new patents, trade marks and designs fees will apply from 1 April 2026.
Housing Executive Grants now open
Social enterprises can now apply for the Housing Executive’s Social Investment Grants.
Reval 2026 | Draft valuations for business properties
Land & Property Services has published draft valuations for over 75,000 non-domestic properties in Northern Ireland as part of Reval 2026.
NI Reval2026 | Revaluation of business rates
Businesses are urged to review draft property values online.
Funding opportunity for innovative wind technologies
Innovation grants are available to businesses looking to accelerate their growth and capability in offshore wind.
Get flexible business support with Co-builders
Catalyst has launched a new, flexible programme to help entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland develop business ideas, build start-ups and grow with confidence.
Safeguarding support for arts organisations
Volunteer Now, in partnership with the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, is offering free one-to-one safeguarding advice clinics for ACNI clients.
Dragons Den: Social Enterprise NI edition
Social enterprises are invited to pitch for a £1,500 Dragons’ Den–style prize to support their work and impact.
Ambition to Grow programme: January 2026
The Ambition to Grow January 2026 call closed for applications on 30 January 2026.
Rural Action Awards are now open
The Rural Action Awards offer grants to rural groups, including social enterprises, for volunteer-led projects.
Embrace the Inclusive Spirit 2026 seminar
Are you a tourism business that is missing out on disabled visitors?
Business Digitisation Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Grant to help businesses and social enterprises embrace digital tools and technology to boost productivity and competitiveness.
Tourism NI events for local tourism and hospitality businesses
Register with Tourism NI’s training courses, events, masterclasses, roadshows and workshops.
Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026: Employer Opportunity
Mid Ulster businesses are invited to take part in the Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026.
AI Acceleration Tour 2026
Free workshops across Northern Ireland to help small businesses learn how to use artificial intelligence safely, responsibly and effectively.
Have your say: UK-EU arts survey
Arts Infopoint UK is running a survey to understand how artists and arts organisations across the UK and the European Union are working together.
Discover Digital Transformation training programme
Gain hands-on guidance from data science and AI experts, explore digital technologies, and create a tailored action plan for digital readiness.
The MacRobert Award 2026
Nominations are now open for the UK's longest-running national prize for engineering innovation.
QEST grants for craft training
Eligible craftspeople can apply for funding through the QEST Scholarship, Emerging Maker Grant, and Apprenticeship programmes.
New guidance for employers on handling workplace investigations
New guidance from the Labour Relations Agency to help employers and HR practitioners conduct fair and reasonable workplace investigations.
Opportunities for your business with Queen's Business School
Queen’s Business School’s Business Hub is offering a range of programmes in 2026 designed to help businesses develop.