Northern Ireland agri-food businesses can access financial assistance for capital investments to grow and increase their competitiveness. The Agri-Food Investment Initiative (AFII) aims to enhance the economic performance and competitiveness of Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector through financial assistance for transformative capital investment in several key areas. These areas include: machinery and equipment buying or developing…
DAERA Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2024/2025 are OPEN NOW This Scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs under the Tackling Rural Poverty and Social Isolation Programme and is being delivered in the Fermanagh and Omagh area by and Fermanagh Rural Community Network (FRCN) and Omagh Forum for Rural Associations…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Warning for businesses to be aware of scam letters falsely claiming to be from Companies House. Companies House has received a number of reports of suspicious letters claiming to be from them. The scam letter claims that you need to make payment for Enhanced Web Filing Access. Companies House has issued a warning to not…
Is your business making a social impact in Northern Ireland? Applications for the Social Enterprise Awards 2024 are now open Northern Ireland Social Enterprise, in partnership with Go Succeed, is hosting its annual Awards to celebrate the achievements and contributions of social enterprises across the region. The Awards recognise individuals, teams and organisations that contribute to…
