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Female Entrepreneur Programme for Fermanagh and Omagh

This programme provides aspiring female entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and networks needed to thrive in a competitive business environment.

Northern Ireland innovation funding is on the rise - how can your business benefit?

Innovation investments are capitalising on Northern Ireland’s expertise while growing the local economy.

Regional Talent Engines programme 2025

Applications are now open for the Regional Talent Engines programme.

Back in Business Rate Relief scheme extended

Back in Business scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant shop unit.

Employer-led Disability Inclusion Programme for Fermanagh and Omagh

This programme helps local businesses offer valuable opportunities for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions to enter the workforce.

Webinar: Trading with the US | How to export and import goods under new tariff measures

Learn more about trading with the US including how you can export and import goods following the introduction of new tariffs.

Get involved in Manufacturing Month 2025

Join in the celebration of the local manufacturing sector, share your own successes, and engage with industry leaders.

Identity verification with Companies House

Voluntarily verify your identity with Companies House ahead of the legal requirement to do so later this year.

Consultation launched to cut red tape for asset managers

The UK Government is consulting on proposals to amend legislation relating to managers of Alternative Investment Funds.

Free service to help enhance your leadership and management strategy

Invest Northern Ireland's Leadership and Management Advice Service can help develop more effective leadership in your business.

Better Hiring Toolkit for the hospitality sector

Toolkit provides employers with best practice advice and guidance on how to hire quickly, fairly, and safely in the hospitality industry.

Consultation: Proposed amendments to the Food Law Code of Practice for Northern Ireland

This consultation seeks stakeholders’ views on proposed changes to the Food Law Code of Practice and Practice Guidance in Northern Ireland.

Updated allergen guidance for food businesses

New allergen guidance for food businesses selling non-prepacked food.

All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference 2025

Join the Women in Business annual All-Island Female Entrepreneurs Conference to gain support, tools, and connections for your business.

Collaborate with professionals to solve your design challenges

DesignLink offers businesses the opportunity to work with highly skilled early-stage creatives to tackle their design problems.

Request for input on potential UK measures in response to US tariffs

How businesses can share their views on potential UK measures responding to the new US tariffs

Crown Estate Marine Supply Chain Accelerator Fund

A £50 million fund to help catalyse UK supply chain capacity and capability for offshore wind.

NI Regional Food Programme 2025/26

Financial support for the local food and drink sector.

Rate bills for 2025-26 to issue this week

Businesses will begin to receive their rate bills for 2025-26 by the week ending 4 April 2025.

Developer Contributions for Wastewater Infrastructure consultation

Views sought on proposals for developer contributions to help fund necessary improvements to wastewater infrastructure.

Construction products reform consultation

Green paper consultation on proposals for institutional and regulatory reform of the construction products regime.​

Deadline for pEPR data submission and registration approaching

Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging scheme.