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Food safety training and workshops for local businesses and community groups
Boost your food business with practical food safety training.
Building practical AI governance for your business
Join these free AICC workshops to learn how to use AI safely in your business and leave with the tools, policies and governance you need to get started with confidence.
Safe transport of dangerous goods enforcement campaign
Targeted enforcement campaign to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods on Northern Ireland’s roads starts soon.
Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp
Apply for a place at this Digital Catapult bootcamp and gain hands-on experience in photonic device design and simulation.
Trading Standards Service launches business helpline
New Businessline helpline provides free trading standards advice to help businesses meet trading standards regulations.
Cyber Essentials changes from April 2026
Cyber Essentials requirements updated on 27 April 2026, introducing new checks to strengthen cyber security for businesses.
New AI Use Case Framework for businesses
Use this practical, customisable framework from the Alan Turing Institute to support the adoption of artificial intelligence in your business.
Training programme to support creative talent
Accidental Theatre has launched Talk to the Professionals, a two-year professional development programme designed to support early and mid-career artists.
Food and feed safety: call for comments
Share your views on a forthcoming EU regulation which may apply in Northern Ireland.
Invest NI training needs workshops
Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.
Belfast Design Week 2026
From 1 to 7 May 2026, Belfast will showcase multidisciplinary design with workshops, talks and networking for creative businesses and individuals.
Fleadh 2026 | Businesses encouraged to get involved
Businesses and independent traders are encouraged to find out about potential opportunities available through the Fleadh.
Active Travel Challenge 2026 now open for registration
Businesses across Northern Ireland can sign up for the 2026 Active Travel Challenge, a free initiative promoting healthier and more sustainable travel during June.
Make It Local Campaign for Newry, Mourne and Down
Businesses are urged to sign up to this campaign which is designed to boost visibility, drive footfall and encourage people to spend locally.
Funding available to trial freight and logistics innovations
Freight Innovation Fund opens for applications, offering support and funding to innovators with ideas to tackle the sector's biggest challenges.
Training bursaries for craftspeople
Training bursaries of up to £4,000 are available for new entrants and early-career UK craftspeople facing financial hardship.
Safer Food Means Better Business Campaign 2026
Free FSA food safety guidance and training for businesses.
2026 Endangered Crafts Fund
Grants of up to £2,500 are available to craft practitioners and organisations working on projects to support craft survival.
2026 Heritage Crafts Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heritage Crafts Awards, celebrating makers in traditional crafts, such as silversmithing, weaving and leatherworking.
PRISM: Funded innovation support for manufacturing SMEs
Register now to join the new PRISM Programme and get free, practical support to help your manufacturing business adopt immersive technologies, AI and digital twins.
Ideas Elevator on Maritime Decarbonisation
This pilot programme supports early-stage ideas and concepts that could transform clean maritime.
Apply for the Food Heartland Showcase 2026
Food and drink businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products at the upcoming agriculture shows.