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UK-Switzerland innovation call opens for joint projects

UK and Swiss businesses can apply for joint research and development funding in semiconductors, life sciences, or engineering biology.

Funding competition to improve early identification of SEN

Apply for funding of up to £500,000 to develop solutions that help identify special educational needs earlier and more consistently across the UK.

NEMO: Funding for international artistic collaboration

A new funding opportunity is opening for early-career artists in Northern Ireland to collaborate with partners across Northern Europe.

Webinar: New UK & EU steel measures: What you need to know

Learn more about upcoming UK & EU steel measures and how they will affect your business.

Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Grants of up to £4,999 for local businesses to revitalise out-of-town commercial areas.

Business support programme for people with disabilities

Applications for the Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme are open until 17 July 2026.

Global Incubator Programme: Seabed to Space Dual-Use Technologies

SMEs working in dual-use, defence, and marine technologies can apply for a fully funded 12-month global incubator programme in Canada.

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.