The Department for the Economy will be hosting three workshops to discuss their consultation ‘Approach to 10X Technologies and Clusters’, which is currently live The consultation sets out elements of the department’s approach to activity across priority sectors of the Northern Ireland economy, focusing on innovative technologies and Unique Selling Points (USPs) within each. This work is…
Stage 1 of the Launchpad funding for health and life sciences in Northern Ireland is now open Innovate UK is to invest up to £2 million for business-led projects in the life and health sciences innovation cluster in Northern Ireland. Businesses can seek funding for innovation projects on a wide range of life and health sciences…
Apply now for loans between £500,000 and £2million to boost business growth The Growth Finance Fund is a £30million loan fund designed to support established SMEs seeking access to growth finance. It is part of Invest NI’s Access to Finance Strategy and loans are typically between £500,000 and £2million. Loans will be provided on a flexible basis over…
Women in Business and Network Ireland are inviting women business owners, founders and directors to apply to their fully funded All-Island growth programme The programme will run from December 2023 to June 2024. Aimed at helping participants elevate their growth plans, the programme will support 30 businesses – 15 from Northern Ireland and 15 from…
Are you prepared for the online Self Assessment tax return and payment deadline of midnight on Wednesday 31 January 2024? HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that the countdown to complete their tax return has begun. The deadline for filing your Self Assessment tax return online and paying the tax you…
Innovate UK and Invest NI are partnering to host an event which promises to be a catalyst for business innovation and growth in the region The ‘Innovate Local Northern Ireland’ event will take place on Thursday 23 November 2023 at the Lagan Valley Island conference centre in Lisburn. The event will explore the importance of…
Access recordings of the Labour Relations Agency’s (LRA) webinars that help employers keep up to date with the latest in Northern Ireland employment law The LRA has made a number of their webinars available as recordings so employers in Northern Ireland can watch them at a time that suits their schedule. The current webinar topics…
Self Assessment customers have just 100 days left to submit their tax return ahead of the deadline on 31 January 2024. And with the clock ticking down, customers can find various types of help from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at the click of a mouse – from webinars to step by step guides. Anyone…
Ensure that you are up to date with the changes in employment relations in Northern Ireland. There is no charge for attending any of the Agency’s seminars, briefings or workshops. Certificate in Effective Line Management Practice 07 November 2023, 10:00 Labour Relations Agency – Regional OfficeThe DiamondDerry/Londonderry Line Management Certificate 23 places left Register to…
The Department for the Economy has launched a public consultation on the approach to 10X technologies and clusters. The 10X Economic Vision, published in May 2021, highlighted the need to focus on technologies and unique selling points (USPs) within priority/high potential sectors, in which Northern Ireland has established strengths and the potential to be globally…
