The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is calling on organisations across Northern Ireland to help shape the future of AI support by sharing their experiences, challenges and priorities in a new regional survey. AI is creating enormous opportunities for businesses, but turning that potential into real-world impact isn’t always straightforward. From skills shortages and data…
Winner of the local Fermanagh and Omagh heat will progress to Go Succeed: The Ultimate Pitch Final An entrepreneur who is developing an AI-powered consultation platform for aesthetic clinics has wowed judges at the local Fermanagh and Omagh Ultimate Pitch heat, securing their place in the regional final. Lorraine Browne secured £1,000 in investment for…
Grants of up to £50,000 available for community and voluntary organisations to build East-West partnerships. The Connect Fund will reopen for its Round 3 applications from Monday 2 November 2026. The fund supports partnerships between organisations in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, helping communities work together to address shared challenges and create…
The second quarterly update for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax must be submitted by Saturday 7 November 2026. Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from their self-employment and property must send their second Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by Saturday 7 November 2026.…
Funding for novel AI mechanisms Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is running the Efficient, Structured and Controllable AI Systems competition. The competition aims to fund projects that create and experimentally validate new core artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) technologies. To be eligible, projects must show that a new AI mechanism…
Funded innovation support combining expert guidance with practical learning Innovate+ offers fully funded, practical innovation support to eligible small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Northern Ireland and the border counties. The programme is designed to help businesses: strengthen leadership and management skills explore digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI) access practical workshops and masterclasses access…
Business breakfast events will explore how investment in leadership, skills, and talent can drive productivity, innovation, and growth. Invest Northern Ireland is hosting its business breakfast series, focusing on leadership, skills, and talent at various regional locations across Northern Ireland. What will I learn? In a rapidly changing business environment, organisations need strong leaders, future-focused…
Apply for up to £15,000 in funding to help accelerate business growth Invest Northern Ireland’s Groundwork for Growth programme supports ambitious and innovative local businesses with the potential to sell outside Northern Ireland. Each successful applicant can receive up to £15,000 in funding to help accelerate business growth. What the grant can support If your…
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced a new programme of support to help to small businesses to grow by winning new sales in export markets The combination of financial support, practical workshop advice and tailored guidance from the Invest NI team will create opportunities for micro-businesses and SMEs across all parts of the north, helping…
Follow practical steps to build cyber resilience October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a global initiative that reminds us there are simple ways to protect your business and yourself from online threats. The month provides an opportunity to focus on cyber security best practices and simple actions every business can take to help keep their…
