Small Woodland Grant Scheme now open

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced the 2024 Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for applications. This grant will support landowners to create new native woodland that will provide a range of ecosystem services and benefits for people including contributing to mitigating the impacts of climate change. The scheme provides…

Go Succeed business events

Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses. Go Succeed is a business support service led by Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils. The service assists businesses of all stages, whether you want to start a new business, are an established business that hopes to grow or plan…

Murphy launches £350k productivity initiative for SMEs

Economy Minister Conor Murphy today announced the SME Productivity Booster, a new £350,000 initiative aimed at increasing productivity and skills in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at the launch of the SME Productivity Booster at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus with James O’Neill of Rathbanna Ltd and Lee Campbell, Principal and Chief…

Innovate UK Smart Grants: November 2024

Up to £15 million is available to fund innovation projects Innovate UK has opened applications to another round of its Smart Grant funding for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations. Eligibility for Innovate UK Smart Grants Innovations must be genuinely new, with significant potential for a rapid economic return to the UK. Proposals must be business-focused,…