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Safety campaign targets deadly falls in construction and farming

A campaign will see inspections taking place on construction sites and farms throughout October.

Age-positive workplaces | Businesses invited to contribute to research project

Local businesses are invited to feed into a new research initiative aimed at creating more age-inclusive workplaces.

Supplier Sourcing Event for Ards and North Down

Find out about the available work within the Housing Executive Private Sector Grants in the Ards and North Down area.

Digital Evolution Awards for artists and arts organisations

Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened applications for two Digital Evolution funding schemes to support local artists and arts organisations.

Survey: How NI businesses use artificial intelligence

Belfast Chamber is asking Northern Ireland businesses to share how they use - or why they don't use - artificial intelligence.

Core Funding Programme 2026–27 now open for applications

Funding open for charities, companies limited by guarantee, and community interest companies promoting good relations in Northern Ireland.

Funding for new interactive projects in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Screen has opened applications for its Interactive Development funding call, aimed at supporting new interactive projects. 

Mid Ulster Jobs and Apprenticeship Fair | Employer opportunity

Local businesses in Mid Ulster are invited to apply to exhibit at this jobs and apprenticeships fair.

Consultation on banning BPA in food packaging

Food businesses are invited to share their thoughts on the proposed ban of bisphenol A and related chemicals in food contact materials.

Cultural Bridge grants for UK-German arts partnerships

Funding is available for intercultural partnerships between the UK and Germany focused on social arts practice.

Go Succeed Grant Support | Applications open

Grants of up to £3,000 are available for businesses in all council areas.

Inclusive Tourism Vouchers for Belfast businesses

Small grants of up to £500 are available to help businesses be more inclusive.

Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025

Stay secure online this Cyber Security Awareness Month with expert tips, tools, and resources to protect against growing threats.

Employee Ownership Ireland Roadshows

Discover how employee ownership is transforming succession planning and could potentially work for your business.

Discover Learn Start Co-operative programme

Discover Learn Start Co-operatives is a six-month programme introducing co-operative models for fair, sustainable communities.

Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation Conference

Exploring how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems.

Gilly’s Small Grants Programme

Grants of up to £5,000 available for small UK charities.

Pump priming grants for academics and researchers

UK academics and research institutes can access pump priming grants to help prepare for Horizon Europe proposals. 

Farmers urged not to take chances when mixing slurry

Farmers are being urged to make their safety a priority when mixing slurry ahead of the closed spreading period.

InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics: Autumn 2025 dates

Businesses are advised on fundraising activities, including business plan review, investment pitch practice, and signposting to investors.

IPO to roll out One IPO Patents Service in 2026

The UK Intellectual Property Office is advising businesses to prepare for a public launch of its new One IPO patents service in early 2026. 

Newry, Mourne and Down Recruitment and Skills Conference 2025

Businesses, education and training providers, and policymakers are encouraged to attend this event.