Northern Ireland businesses are invited to apply for the UK’s most prestigious business award The King’s Awards for Enterprise recognise and encourage the outstanding achievements of UK businesses. There are currently five categories for which businesses can apply: international trade innovation sustainable development promoting opportunity (through social mobility) young founder Businesses of all sizes and…
A new programme helps social enterprises improve websites, digital strategy and AI use to support growth and income generation. Social enterprises in Northern Ireland require a strong digital presence to communicate clearly, encourage action and generate income. A new digitalisation programme, delivered by Sociale Enterprise NI (SENI) with support from the Department for the Economy…
Nominations are now open for the BBC Food and Farming Awards The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026 will be held at Titanic Belfast in October 2026, supported by Food NI and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA). The awards celebrate the people and places at the heart of the UK’s food…
At Fermanagh Enterprise, demand for office space across our Enniskillen business centres remains strong, and we currently have just one office available for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in a thriving professional community. Finding the right workspace can be a challenge, especially when you need a professional environment that supports productivity, growth…
Explore Whether Employee Ownership Could Be Right for Your Business Employee Ownership Ireland is offering fully funded feasibility study support for businesses in Northern Ireland that want to explore whether an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) could be a suitable succession option. What is an Employee Ownership Trust? An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a business…
Funding opportunity now open through the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) under the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27 The scheme offers grants between £500 and £2,500 for rural community-led and voluntary organisations working to tackle poverty, social isolation, and improve community wellbeing. Importantly, this year’s scheme places a strong emphasis…
Apply for Travel Awards funding to help you build creative skills The Arts Council of Northern Ireland has opened applications for Travel Awards under the National Lottery Support for Individual Artists Programme. The scheme provides funding for individual artists and established music groups (up to two members) to travel from Northern Ireland to build skills,…
The Rural Micro Capital Grant is now accepting applications offering up to £2,500 to social enterprises, groups and voluntary organisations The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has opened applications for the Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme (RMCGS) 2026/27. Rural community groups, voluntary organisations and Social Economy Enterprises can apply for grants between…
Upcoming webinars from the Business Academy to help you master the skills you need to reach new customers in the UK and around the world Listed below are upcoming Business Academy webinars to help business owners and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland boost their exporting skills and sell their goods and services to new markets worldwide.…
Omagh Forum for Rural Associations and Fermanagh Rural Community Network are delighted to let you know that the Rural Micro Capital Grants Scheme 2026 is now OPEN for applications, closing at noon on Monday 22nd June 2026 This Scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs under the Tackling Rural Poverty and…
