Driving the adoption of AI in the UK construction sector The High Growth AI Accelerator, run by Digital Catapult and funded by Innovate UK, is a 14-week programme that aims to help startups and SMEs create responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. Part of the BridgeAI initiative, this round of the accelerator…
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…
Applications for the IDEATE Ireland Competition 2025 are now open IDEATE Ireland provides an opportunity for third-level students and graduates to put entrepreneurship principles into practice. The Competition is a blend of in-person and online workshops that aims to help advancing your new venture idea. Eligibility criteria The competition is open to undergraduates, post-graduates, recent…
Are you prepared for the online Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline of midnight on Friday 31 January 2025? HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is encouraging their Self Assessment customers to prepare and file their tax return early as the 31 January 2025 deadline is in sight. The deadline to file your Self Assessment tax…
Join NICVA’s support programme for social enterprises representing ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland NICVA has launched the ASCEND Programme to support small voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Northern Ireland. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the programme is open to groups with annual incomes between £10,000 and £100,000 working with ethnic…
Join the ICO webinar for Data Protection Day 2025 28 January 2025 is Data Protection Day. To mark the occasion, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will host a free online webinar to help small businesses understand data protection laws. This session is ideal for those new to data protection or looking for practical advice on…
Employers are urged to participate in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025. Would-be apprentices and employers are being encouraged to release their potential during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025. Led by the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will showcase how apprenticeships can transform the future of apprentices…
What could a £5,000 voucher do for your business? Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of public sector knowledge providers, such as universities and colleges, in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Typical projects supported through Innovation Vouchers include: helping to create or improve products, services or processes access to…
The latest round of Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow programme is now open The programme offers micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland the chance to secure up to £45,000 in funding and become a part of Invest NI’s client portfolio. The initiative supports businesses to expand, create jobs, and grow sales outside…
Find out how the Procurement Act 2023 affects you From 24 February 2025, new rules under the Procurement Act 2023 will reshape how public bodies purchase goods and services. These changes aim to streamline procurement processes and create opportunities for suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises. To help suppliers understand…
