Deadline approaching for employers to onboard JobStart participants

Registered employers must onboard participants to the JobStart scheme by the deadline of Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Rate support schemes extended for 2026-27

Business rates support schemes, including Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business, and rural ATMs exemptions, are extended until 31 March 2027.

Funding to support social enterprise activity projects

Grants are offered to organisations running activities that contribute to community wellbeing.

Children’s Alliance funding for UK water-based projects

Grants of up to £15,000 are open to UK not-for-profit organisations delivering activities for young people.

EIT opportunities for agrifood and health innovators

Agrifood and health tech innovators can now apply for several calls of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) funding.

InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics: Spring 2026 dates

These clinics offer one-to-one advice for early-stage high growth ventures that intend to raise funds in the next 12 months.

UK‑EU SPS Agreement – NI businesses advised to prepare for changes to agri‑food trade

Steps to help businesses prepare for upcoming changes to the trade of agri‑food goods under the UK‑EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement.

Apply now for £30,000 Concept Plus Grants

Grants worth up to £30,000 are available to help you turn early‑stage ideas into viable products or services.

One IPO Patents Service to launch on 31 March 2026

New UK patents service will open to the public on 31 March - here's what to expect ahead of the launch.

Using AI tools safely in patent work

CIPA has published guidance to help SMEs and inventors use AI tools in patent work while protecting confidentiality and safeguarding patent rights.