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Open call: Spark - Incubation Programme 2025

Support is available for the creation of new ventures in the architecture and cultural heritage sectors.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Contracts for Innovation: Net Zero Living Tech Trials competition

Organisations can apply for a share of £800,000 to develop and test innovations that help UK local authorities achieve their net zero goals.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Funding opportunity for pre-existing, clean air innovations

Organisations can apply for a share of £800,000 to develop and trial clean air technologies.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Contracts for Innovation: Quantum Sensors and PNT Missions Primer

Organisations can apply for a share of £14 million to accelerate the development and adoption of quantum-enabled technologies.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Enterprise Fund for Causeway Coast and Glens businesses

This fund supports young businesses to achieve further growth through new and innovative approaches.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Business support programme for people with disabilities

Applications for the Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme are open until 31 July 2025.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

New leadership programme for local manufacturing sector

Join online information sessions on 3 July and 13 August 2025 to find out more about MEGA's new leadership programme.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Integrated Photonics Bootcamp

Get hands-on training in photonic chip design, testing, and applications.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Rural Action Awards are now open

 The Rural Action Awards offer grants to rural groups, including social enterprises, for volunteer-led projects.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Funding for inclusive labour market projects

EPIC Futures NI is offering funding for research projects that support inclusive employment in Northern Ireland, with awards ranging from £10,000 to £100,000.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Video Games Growth Programme 2026

Get expert support, mentoring, and funding advice to help your UK game studio scale up.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

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.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Applications open for the Community Grant scheme

Eight £250 grants are available to support a range of sectors.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Enterprise Week 2025: Mid Ulster events

A series of free in-person and virtual events from 17-21 November to help local entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Enterprise Week 2025: Causeway Coast and Glens events

The week aims to support and promote entrepreneurship locally.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

InterTradeIreland Funding Advisory Service Workshop

This event will show SMEs the path to unlocking finance for export growth.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Dragons Den: Social Enterprise NI edition

Social enterprises are invited to pitch for a £1,500 Dragons’ Den–style prize to support their work and impact.

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

Embrace the Inclusive Spirit 2026 seminar

Are you a tourism business that is missing out on disabled visitors?

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Updated: 30 Jan 2026

The tourist economy in Northern Ireland

Key facts and figures about the tourism industry in Northern Ireland.

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Register to use the Import Control System 2

Use this system if you're moving goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain, or into Northern Ireland from outside the EU, and need to make an entry summary declaration.

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Transiting animals and animal products through Great Britain

Rules to follow if you’re moving animals or animal products from one country to another and transiting through Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales), known as ‘landbridge’ movements.

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Innovation Vouchers: January 2026 call

Applications for £5,000 Innovation Vouchers are now open to help Northern Ireland businesses develop new products, services or processes.

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Updated: 29 Jan 2026

File your Self Assessment tax return and pay your tax bill by 31 January 2026

Are you prepared for the online Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline of midnight on Saturday 31 January 2026?

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Updated: 29 Jan 2026

Business Digitisation Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey

Grant to help businesses and social enterprises embrace digital tools and technology to boost productivity and competitiveness.

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Updated: 27 Jan 2026

Material efficiency and reducing waste in your hotel

How to reduce waste and use materials more efficiently in areas across your hotel including procurement and office, bedroom, kitchen and cleaning consumables

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