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Survey shows how UK businesses use and share new technology
UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey reveals how businesses adopt and spread new technologies, highlighting key trends and innovation benefits.
Help shape a new standard for built environment digitalisation
BSI and BridgeAI are asking for feedback on a new standard to help the built environment sector use artificial intelligence.
Survey | Benefits and barriers to hiring apprentices
Businesses are encouraged to share their views on the benefits and challenges of digital apprenticeships.
Life Sciences Manufacturing Fund
Expressions of interest are open for funding to support businesses investing in life sciences manufacturing projects in the UK.
GBIP in Canada: Critical minerals and materials
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore critical minerals and materials opportunities in Canada.
GBIP in Germany: Battery technology
Join Innovate UK's Global Business Innovation Programme to explore battery technology opportunities in Germany.
Belfast Tech Week 2025
Join Belfast Tech Week, 20 to 26 September 2025, for free events showcasing Northern Ireland's tech opportunities and innovation.
Meet the Buyer event for construction businesses
This event is for SME contractors interested in the available work within Housing Executive Private Sector Grants in the Belfast area.
Companies House WebFiling to move to GOV.UK One Login
From 13 October 2025, you will need to use GOV.UK One Login to sign in to your Companies House WebFiling account.
The Open Fund for Music Creators
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to music creators to help them develop new work and expand their audiences.
Hotel Development Grant Scheme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This scheme is designed to stimulate the development of hotel accommodation across the area.
Black Founders Programme 2025
Apply to join a 14-week accelerator supporting early-stage Black-founded startups in the creative industries.
Video Games Growth Programme 2026
Get expert support, mentoring, and funding advice to help your UK game studio scale up.
Applications open for Belfast’s Young Entrepreneurs to Watch programme
This initiative is designed to discover, develop and fast-track entrepreneurial talent among 16 to 24-year-olds.
Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2025/2026 is now open
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,000 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations.
Innovate UK Regional Investment Spotlight: Northern Ireland
Innovate UK will host its next Regional Investment Spotlight event in Belfast on 19 September 2025 at the Catalyst Innovation Centre.
Take part in European Week for Waste Reduction 2025
Register now to carry out awareness-raising actions about sustainable resource and waste management this November.
Event to support manufacturing businesses in Antrim and Newtownabbey
This workshop will provide insights into manufacturing best practices and give targeted digital transformation guidance and support.
Women in Business NI to host 2025 Voices of Leadership Conference
The programme will address leadership development with a focus on inclusion and gender representation.
Consultation to improve UK designs system
Have your say on proposals to simplify and strengthen the UK designs framework, and improve design protection for businesses.
Agri-Food Investment Initiative: open for applications
Funding is available for eligible Northern Ireland agri-food businesses to boost productivity, competitiveness and sustainability.
Fermanagh Job Fair and Networking Breakfast
Employers interested in exhibiting at this event are invited to register their interest.