DAERA Minister Andrew Muir has welcomed the award of £5.28million in grants to over 2,500 rural community organisations and businesses in 2024/2025. The awards have been made through the department’s Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) and the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS). Minister Muir was speaking during a visit to Richmount Rural Community…
FERMANAGH ENTERPRISE: Modern workspace available to rent Are you a startup, SME, or established business looking for a dynamic and supportive environment to thrive? Look no further than Fermanagh Enterprise! We offer premium office workspace for rent on the outskirts of Enniskillen and in the heart of the town, Fermanagh, designed to meet the diverse…
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is welcoming applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award This award aims to support makers steeped in practice using materials singly or in combination. Such materials might include: fired clay or glass fine or base metals textiles wood plastics paper or other materials not included in this…
Employers should be aware that changes to the immigration working visa are set to take effect from Tuesday 22 July 2025. New rules will see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more than 100 occupations no longer granted access to the immigration system. The changes to the rules will…
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has called on the NIO to clarify the future of Go Succeed. Under the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) funding for the business start-up support service ends in March 2026. The Spending Review announced that SPF will be replaced by the Local Growth Fund but detail has not been provided on…
Transform agrifood with your AI solution Agrifood businesses can now apply for the High Growth AI Accelerator, a 14-week programme supporting the development of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions to transform agriculture and food systems. Delivered by Digital Catapult as part of the Innovate UK BridgeAI programme, the accelerator helps startups,…
Discover how digital twins can transform your business Digital Catapult has launched a new series of monthly webinars, designed to help businesses understand and use digital twin technology. A digital twin is a live virtual copy of a real-world object, process or system – like a plane, factory, or supply chain – that shares data…
Boost your food business with practical food safety training Fermanagh and Omagh District Council’s Environmental Health Department, in partnership with Safefood, is offering two free food safety workshops for small food businesses this June. These workshops will support business owners and staff in strengthening their food safety knowledge, improving compliance, and protecting both customers and…
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…
Applications for the Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme are open until 31 July 2025. The Self-Employment for Persons with Disabilities Programme is a new business support initiative for people with disabilities in Northern Ireland. The programme aims to break down barriers and ensure that disabled people have access to the skills and support they…
