New initiative aims to widen access to skilled jobs and build a stronger, more versatile workforce across the economy. The Department for the Economy (DfE) has announced the introduction of All Age Apprenticeships, which provide opportunities for more people to embark on a career of their choice. DfE will now fully fund the off-the-job training…
Could your business use £5,000 to solve a knowledge problem? Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of universities, colleges or Institutes of Technology in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. £5K Innovation Vouchers allow businesses or potential entrepreneurs to get expertise from a public sector knowledge provider, such…
The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new £880,000 competition to fund innovative proposals that can help reduce cyber risk across defence Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with potentially more impact on military operations. This themed competition seeks to support: novel tools that strengthen digital resilience across defence novel approaches that enable…
UK registered businesses can apply for grant funding alongside private investment from selected investor partners Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (URKI), has selected a pool of investor partners to provide you with support for research and development, and access to the capital investment you need to develop and commercialise your innovations.…
A good business startup idea is one that aligns with your skills, passions, and the needs of the market. While the best idea can vary based on individual circumstances and trends, here are some potentially promising startup ideas to consider: E-Commerce Store with Niche Products: Identify a specific niche or target audience and create an…
Helping individuals discover their full potential. The Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service is a new initiative delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust NI which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland. This is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take…
Get involved with a range of networking, upskilling, and start-up events from Women in Business. Women in Business is running a wide-ranging programme of female entrepreneurship events over the upcoming months. The events include sectoral networking, webinars, and training courses for essential skills. Upcoming training and networking events Women in STEM 7 September 2023, 9am…
The Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service is a new initiative delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust NI which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland. This is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take the first steps to…
Receive up to £45,000 in funding, and become part of Invest Northern Ireland’s client portfolio The next cohort of Ambition to Grow is opening for applications on Monday 21 August (at 12 midday) and closing on Friday 15 September 2023 (at 12 midday). Invest NI is looking for Northern Ireland’s most innovative and ambitious businesses…
Applications are now open for Northern Ireland SMEs to join this 8-week innovation programme Funded by the Department for the Economy, Innovate UK and Queen’s University Belfast, Scaling the Edge 10X is an intensive programme to support innovation driven businesses in Northern Ireland to validate and accelerate their ideas into scalable products and services. As…
