Boost Your Business with the New Innovation Grant – Apply Now
Are you a local business with a great idea for a new product, service, or process? The latest Business Innovation Grant could help turn that idea into reality. Now open for applications, this grant supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Northern Ireland looking to drive innovation and improve competitiveness. Whether you’re developing a new […]
Boosting Business in Omagh: Opportunity to Join the Cluster Acceleration Programme
Businesses in Omagh and the surrounding region have a new opportunity to grow through collaboration, innovation, and support. The Cluster Acceleration Programme, designed by Invest Northern Ireland, is now open for applications – and it could be a game-changer for local companies seeking to scale and strengthen their industry connections. The programme is designed to […]
Omagh Businesses: Have Your Say on Future Minimum Wage Rates!
Local businesses across Omagh are being encouraged to participate in a new public consultation launched by the Low Pay Commission (LPC) on the future of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW). The consultation is seeking feedback from employers, employees, and stakeholders on what the wage rates should be from April 2026 […]
Strengthen Your Business Defences: Cyber Security Awareness Event at South West College
In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. South West College is hosting a Cyber Security Awareness Event designed to help local businesses and professionals enhance their understanding of cyber risks and how to guard against them. 📅 Date: Thursday Thursday 15 May 2025📍 Location: South West College, […]
New UK Patent Search Tool Opens Doors for Local Innovators — Here’s How to Use It
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a powerful new patent search tool aimed at helping businesses, inventors, and entrepreneurs explore existing patents and accelerate innovation. For Omagh-based businesses—particularly SMEs and start-ups—this tool could be a game-changer. Patent data isn’t just for big corporations or legal teams. It can help any business: Avoid duplicating […]
Major Upgrade to Workers’ Rights Announced – What It Means for Omagh
A major shake-up in employment law is coming to Northern Ireland, with changes that will directly impact workers and businesses in Omagh and across the region. Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced what she’s calling “the most significant upgrade to employment legislation in 25 years.” This is welcome news for local workers who’ve faced […]
OE Digi-Hub Progress Update – April 2025
We’re delighted to share the latest developments on the Omagh Enterprise Digi-Hub, as construction progresses at pace and we move closer to welcoming you through the doors! 📍 Exterior Signage is now fully installed – the striking OE Digi-Hub logo is clearly visible on the timber-paneled feature wall and the sign to the Mountjoy Road-facing […]
LRA Employer Events 2025
Labour Relations Agency (LRA) events to help employers, managers, and HR practitioners with key employment issues. The LRA’s is hosting a number of employer events taking place at their head office in Belfast. The seminars will cover a range of key workplace employment issues. Each seminar lasts around two hours and they are all free […]
How the Digi-Hub Supports the Future of Work
As the way we work continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly searching for solutions that offer both flexibility and community. Enter the business innovation hub, a modern concept designed to support startups, freelancers, remote workers and growing enterprises. Omagh Enterprise’s Digi-Hub is a excellent example of this, offering a space that’s more than just an […]
TikTok Launches SME Council with Local Relevance: New Opportunities for Small Businesses in Areas Like Omagh
TikTok has announced the formation of a new UK SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise) Council, aimed at helping small business owners shape how the platform supports local economic growth — a move that could open up fresh digital opportunities for businesses in places like Omagh. The Council, made up of 20 entrepreneurs from a range […]