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Rapid Applications for Transport Open Call 2026

Businesses can apply for funding of €60,000 to pilot city-tested urban mobility solutions in RAPTOR 2026 open call.

Funding for international quantum innovation

Businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million for innovative projects in quantum technologies.

PEACEPLUS investment in digital and social innovation

This €4.9 million investment aims to drive digital and social innovation across the North West.

Contact centres urged to participate in new employment programme

Northern Ireland contact centres are being encouraged to get involved in the new Pre-Employment Training Programme.

Celebrate National Innovation Day 2026

National Innovation Day takes place on Monday 16 February 2026 - discover simple ways to innovate and access business support for innovation.

Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation workshops

Innovate NI is hosting free commercialisation workshops to help businesses understand how to turn innovative ideas into paying customers.

Health Tech Spring 2026 conference

HIRANI’s annual conference to once again highlight Northern Ireland’s life science innovation.

Call for PEACEPLUS funding is now open

Funding is available to support community projects through a small grants programme.

Co-operative support open call

A new funding opportunity is now open to support co-operative growth.

NI Tourism: Working Better Together

Event to boost collaboration, marketing and branding in NI’s tourism events sector.

Executive MBA Breakfast Event

Ulster University is hosting a panel event to explore how the Executive MBA can support your leadership development and career progression

Careers Fair: Opportunities in Horticulture

Local businesses are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event

Event to help employers develop reasonable adjustments best practice

Event will help Northern Ireland employers apply best practice when it comes to making reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

HSENI Workplace Health Campaign

This campaign raises the need for awareness of how health could be damaged in the workplace.

2026 Responsible Business Awards open for entries

Enter the 2026 Responsible Business Awards and celebrate your work in climate action, diversity, community impact and more.

CyberNI Week 2026

Businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in CyberNI Week 2026, running from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March 2026.

Updated guidance on data protection by design and default

The Information Commissioner's Office has updated its guidance on data protection by design and by default under the Data Use and Access Act.

Free self-care workshops for individual artists

Artists are invited to take part in a new series of free self-care workshops running throughout March 2026 in Derry~Londonderry and online.

RiSE project offers new opportunities for social entrepreneurs

RiSE is now open for organisations looking to grow social enterprise ideas and strengthen  community sustainability.

Beyond School Fair for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Employers, support providers and training organisations are invited to this event to help shape inclusive futures for young people.

Invest NI training needs workshops

Training needs workshop series help identify skills for company growth and guide on seeking further support.

Training: Safefood for Business

Free online food safety education tool for small food businesses in food service, catering, retail and manufacturing