Investment Readiness Programme

Accelerate your investment readiness The Investment Readiness Programme, part of the Made Smarter Innovation Sustainability Accelerator, is designed for businesses developing cleantech solutions for the UK manufacturing sector. The programme aims to increase their investment readiness and accelerate business growth by offering tailored support to help participants: navigate the investment landscape secure research and funding opportunities […]
Invest in Women Hub

The new Invest in Women Hub has launched, providing a vital resource for female entrepreneurs in the UK Designed as a one-stop-shop, the hub offers resources and information to help women access the finance they need to start, grow, and scale their businesses. It also includes features such as a ‘Find a Finance Provider’ tool, […]
HMRC Social Media Scam Alert

Be wary of a new scam on social media involving some accounts impersonating HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC has identified a new scam on X, formerly Twitter, involving some accounts impersonating HMRC or their customer service advisers. HMRC will never ask for personal or bank information via social media. Do not give out any […]
Latest HMRC Tax Webinars

Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them. Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last […]
Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards

Artists can apply for grants of up to £10,000 The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Future Screens NI have opened for applications their Individual Artists Digital Evolution Awards. These awards are designed to: upskill artists in the use of new, emerging and immersive technology lead to the creation of excellent digital art encourage cross-sector […]
Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2024

Nominations are now open for the Minorities Recognition Awards NI 2024 The Minority Recognition Awards NI aim to celebrate outstanding achievements within the minority business community. In Northern Ireland, many minority businesses contribute to economic growth and play a significant role in overall prosperity. Numerous entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds have overcome integration challenges. It is […]
Northern Ireland Law Firm Launches Legal Guide for Businesses Navigating World of Artificial Intelligence

Eversheds Sutherland Northern Ireland releases ‘All AI-Board’ offering insights into key legal issues arising from cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, intellectual property, contracts and procurement and disputes ‘All AI-Board’, is an accessible, comprehensive guide which offers bite-sized, Board-level insights into key legal issues arising from cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, intellectual property, contracts and procurement, and disputes. […]
Supply Chain Webinar Series

Invest Northern Ireland is hosting a number of webinars to help businesses understand and maximise supply chains through best practice. Modern supply chains continue to face multiple challenges and disruptions, but effective supply chain management can play a key role in reducing risk and delivering competitiveness. This webinar series will provide a comprehensive overview of […]
Flexible AI Upskilling Fund Pilot

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a pilot scheme for the Flexible AI Upskilling Fund. This scheme will subsidise the cost of artificial intelligence (AI) skills training for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the professional business services sector.
Latest HMRC Tax Webinars

Listed are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last around an hour.