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www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk is Northern Ireland government’s online resource for businesses - advice, support and tools to start up, maintain or grow a business. Support: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/business-support Events: www.events.nibusinessinfo.co.uk

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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Case study | Lee Robb of Carrick Greengrocers, a community-owned greengrocer in Carrickfergus town centre, explains how the business used a co-operative model to raise investment, engage customers and build a sustainable local enterprise: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/usin...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Northern Ireland businesses are encouraged to enter the All-Island Circular Venture Awards, a showcase for pioneers of innovative business models, products and services that directly facilitate or enable circular value creation. Apply now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/appl... @economy-ni.gov.uk
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Apply for the All-Island Circular Venture Awards 2026
Northern Ireland businesses encouraged to enter awards aiming to celebrate innovation and accelerate circular impact.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Nourish and Innovate - an @intertradeireland.bsky.social pilot for rural and emerging small food businesses, offering easy access to training, expert support, and collaboration opportunities to help them overcome regulatory, technical, and market challenges: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/inte...
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InterTradeIreland Nourish and Innovate Programme
An all-Island pilot for rural and emerging food businesses
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Webinar | Spotlight on China This @investni.bsky.social recorded webinar cuts through the complexity of exporting to China, helping you understand how the market could fit into your business growth plans + detailing available support. View the webinar now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/webi...
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Webinar: Spotlight on China
Learn about China as a potential export market for Northern Ireland businesses.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
SEUPB PEACEPLUS funding call for skills development €4.9m is available to support projects aiming to strengthen workforce capability, increase employability, and support cross-border labour mobility - apply by Fri 17 Jul: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/seup...
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SEUPB PEACEPLUS opens funding call for skills development
Applications are now open for PEACEPLUS Investment Area 2.3, supporting skills development across the Programme Area.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
UK-registered SME music companies can now apply for the latest round of the Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS), which provides funding to help artists break into international markets - applications for Round 25 are open until Monday 8 June 2026: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/musi...
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Music Export Growth Scheme: Round 25
Applications are open for Round 25 of the Music Export Growth Scheme, supporting UK music SMEs to expand into international markets.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A major technology conference, TechTides, will take place in Belfast on 11 June 2026 at ICC Belfast - hear from big thinkers, explore emerging technologies, and get inspired by the innovations and technology decisions shaping our world today and tomorrow: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/tech...
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TechTides to launch Belfast conference in June
A major technology conference, TechTides, is set to take place in Belfast for the first time on 11 June 2026 at ICC Belfast.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Employer opportunity at Belfast Job Fair Employers are encouraged to exhibit at this free Belfast City Council/@communitiesni.bsky.social event, to engage with job seekers and job changers directly to recruit the right people. Register your interest now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/empl...
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Employer opportunity at Belfast Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free Belfast job fair event.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Closing tomorrow | Make It Local Campaign for Newry, Mourne and Down This local business initiative is designed to boost visibility, drive footfall and encourage people to spend locally. Express your interest by 5pm tomorrow (Wed 13 May): www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/make...
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Make It Local Campaign for Newry, Mourne and Down
Businesses are urged to sign up to this campaign which is designed to boost visibility, drive footfall and encourage people to spend locally.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Celebrating the achievements of businesses and individuals operating across the Ards Peninsula, recognising their contribution to the local economy and wider business community - apply by Mon 18 May: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/ards...
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Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the Ards Peninsula Business Awards 2026, recognising business achievement across the Ards Peninsula.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Manufacturing Month 2026 | Across May a programme of industry-led events will bring together manufacturers, supply chain partners and decision-makers to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/manu...
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Manufacturing Month 2026
Flagship manufacturing initiative returns with an ambitious programme designed to celebrate, support, and challenge the sector.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
A new Regional Co-operative Support Programme is launching to support emerging and growing co-operatives across Northern Ireland, providing mentoring, peer learning and seed funding - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/regi... @economy-ni.gov.uk
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Regional Co-operative Support Programme
New programme launching to provide mentoring, peer learning and seed funding for co‑operatives in Northern Ireland.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp This @catapultnetwork.bsky.social bootcamp aims to help businesses build practical skills in photonics - a key technology used in communications, sensing, AI, quantum tech, and life sciences - apply by Mon 18 May: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/smar...
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Smart Nano Industrial Photonics Bootcamp
Apply for a place at this Digital Catapult bootcamp and gain hands-on experience in photonic device design and simulation.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland has announced a joint operation to ensure dangerous goods are transported safely and according to legal requirements - find out more about the campaign running in May 2026: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/safe...
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Safe transport of dangerous goods enforcement campaign
Targeted enforcement campaign to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods on Northern Ireland’s roads starts soon.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Cyber Essentials is a government-approved certification scheme that sets out 5 key technical controls designed to protect your business IT systems from common cyber attacks - it updates today with new rules to strengthen security for businesses: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cybe...
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Cyber Essentials changes from April 2026
Cyber Essentials will be updated from 27 April 2026 with new rules to strengthen cyber security for businesses.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
PEACEPLUS funding launched to support social economy organisations | The Social Value Collaborative (SVC) project provides structured training, coaching and digital tools to social economy orgs operating across NI and the border counties - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/peac...
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PEACEPLUS funding launched to support social economy organisations
PEACEPLUS project is helping organisations improve how they measure and report social impact.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
It's World Creativity and Innovation Week, a global movement to inspire and encourage people and businesses to use new ideas and make new decisions - find out what's happening in Northern Ireland, get involved in events, and find innovation support: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/worl...
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World Creativity and Innovation Week
Join this worldwide initiative from 15 to 21 April to celebrate creativity by hosting or attending local events and finding support for your business innovation.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Connected AI is a practical conference for businesses at every stage of their artificial intelligence journey, bringing together key partners from across Northern Ireland’s AI support ecosystem through a single, collaborative event - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/conn...
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Connected AI Conference
Connecting local employers to AI support, skills and innovation pathways.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
The Low Pay Commission is seeking input to shape the recommendations they will make to the government this autumn on minimum wage rates to apply from April 2027 - find out more and add your response: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...
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Consultation | Minimum wage rates from April 2027 and beyond
Have your say on how proposed increases to the minimum wage rates from April 2027 may impact your business and workers.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Capital Premises and Equipment Grants | @anborough.bsky.social's scheme aims to update, enhance, and improve facilities/equipment for community, voluntary, and charitable groups and organisations in the council area - find out more and apply by Fri 15 May: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/capi...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre has opened a free online platform to help individuals and organisations build practical AI skills, with self-paced expert-led courses allowing users to fit learning around their work and life: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/aicc... @nidirect.gov.uk
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AICC launches free AI Learning Lab
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre has launched a free online platform to help individuals and organisations build practical artificial intelligence skills.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
On World Autism Day, check out our employer guidance on workplace neurodiversity, which looks at: - what neurodiversity in the workplace is - business benefits of embracing neuro-inclusivity - how to develop and support neurodivergent employees bit.ly/4chtkxj
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
New minimum wage rates for agricultural workers announced by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) come into effect from today (1 April 2026) - find out which rates apply to different grades of worker, rules on overtime, and the accommodation offset: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/pay-...
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Pay increase for agricultural workers from April 2026
New minimum wage rates for agricultural workers from 1 April 2026 have been announced by the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB).
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Employers should be aware that new minimum wage rates apply to eligible workers in Northern Ireland from today (1 April 2026) - you can find a table of the new rates here: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/mini...
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Minimum wage rates increase from 1 April 2026
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are increasing from 1 April 2026.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
One week to go | @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk is consulting on proposed changes to regulations to support the uptake of zero emission goods vehicles (ZEGVs) in Northern Ireland, focusing on driver licensing requirements - respond by Mon 6 Apr: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...
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Consultation on licence requirements for zero emission goods vehicles
Views sought on proposals on changes to regulations to support the uptake of zero emission goods vehicles (ZEGVs) in Northern Ireland.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Work Well Live Well is a free support programme to help support your workplace to improve employee health, wellbeing, and culture - funded by the Public Health Agency and delivered by @nichestheartstroke.bsky.social. Find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/work...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
How do you build a sustainable social enterprise in a changing funding landscape? For Compass Advocacy Network, the answer has been blending statutory contracts, grants, earned income and targeted social finance, to build a strong, sustainable base: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/mana...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Employers are encouraged to register interest in exhibiting at this free Job Fair in April (from @communitiesni.bsky.social, Fermanagh & Omagh District Council, Cross Border Partnership Employment Services) focused on cross-border recruitment opportunities: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/empl...
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Employer opportunity at Fermanagh Cross Border Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event focused on cross-border recruitment opportunities.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Case study | Mediation NI shares how they use a mix of grants, earned income and social finance to deliver services and build long‑term sustainability, while staying true to a peacebuilding mission. Read their story and advice for other social enterprises: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/usin...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Employers, register interest in exhibiting at this free event from Fermanagh & Omagh District Council / @communitiesni.bsky.social. This job fair helps employers to engage with job seekers and changers directly to recruit the right people for their business: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/empl...
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Employer opportunity at Omagh Job Fair
Employers are encouraged to register their interest in exhibiting at this free event.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Event for businesses in the Causeway Council area to highlight and discuss local tourism industry opportunities in the 2026 season, such as Fleadh Cheoil, as well as key local and national marketing initiatives that your business can leverage - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/visi...
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Visit Causeway Coast and Glens Marketing Opportunities Workshop
Marketing workshop highlighting 2026 tourism opportunities for Causeway Coast and Glens businesses
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
All private landlords in Northern Ireland are required to be registered. @communitiesni.bsky.social is seeking views on making this scheme a more effective tool for improving landlords' knowledge of, and compliance with, their legal duties - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cons...
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Consultation on the Landlord Registration Scheme
Have your say on proposed changes to the Landlord Registration Scheme in Northern Ireland.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Competition and Markets Authority has launched its Clear Pricing campaign to encourage businesses to provide upfront and transparent prices, outlining the pricing rules that apply to advertising, email marketing and online content - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/clea...
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Clear Pricing campaign sets out rules for presenting costs
New CMA campaign highlights the requirement for businesses to provide clear and upfront pricing.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Programme for Mid and East Antrim @meabc.bsky.social's programme aims to help tourism and hospitality businesses create more welcoming, inclusive visitor experiences for people with disabilities - apply by 9am Mon 9 Mar: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/acce...
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Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Programme for Mid and East Antrim
This programme is designed to help tourism and hospitality businesses create more welcoming, inclusive visitor experiences for people with disabilities.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
On LinkedIn we run a weekly business news roundup. Highlights this week include: - Making Tax Digital from April 2026 - CBAM guidance, workshops, consultation - Cyber Essentials security scheme - Derry Central Riverfront project drop-in events Find out more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation Innovate NI's free workshops will give businesses practical tools to generate, develop & market innovative projects. Thu 26 Feb Ballymena Thu 12 Mar Enniskillen Tue 28 Apr Newtownards Register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/read...
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Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation workshops
Innovate NI is hosting free commercialisation workshops to help businesses understand how to turn innovative ideas into paying customers.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Utility Regulator has introduced new licence measures designed to improve transparency and protections for NI’s non‑domestic electricity and gas consumers, aiming to support clearer information and fairer treatment for small business consumers: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/util...
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Utility Regulator sets new protections for small businesses
New licence measures to strengthen protections for Northern Ireland’s small business energy customers.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
It's National Innovation Day, and businesses across NI are invited to explore new ideas, processes and technologies that can help them grow. Take a short Innovation Assessment to show where your current strengths lie, and suggested next steps: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/cele...
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Celebrate National Innovation Day 2026
National Innovation Day takes place on Monday 16 February 2026 - discover simple ways to innovate and access business support for innovation.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Artists across NI are invited to take part in a new series of free self-care workshops running throughout March 2026 in Derry~Londonderry and online, with a range of topics to help artists look after their wellbeing, manage finances, and build resilience: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/free...
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Free self-care workshops for individual artists
Artists are invited to take part in a new series of free self-care workshops running throughout March 2026 in Derry~Londonderry and online.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Are rising energy costs and sustainability requirements affecting your business plans in 2026? E-DATA’s Sustainability Insights Workshop on Wed 18 Feb can help your SME to turn sustainability into a practical business advantage - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/join...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Meet The Buyer | Belfast City Council is inviting local businesses to avail of a unique opportunity to meet directly with senior buyers at some of Northern Ireland’s largest organisations, and to find out about free business support - register now: www.events.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/en/events/me...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Learn more about the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, India as an export market, and opportunities for local businesses, especially those in the Food & Drink, Advanced Manufacturing, and Consumer & Retail sectors - event on Tue 17 Feb, register now: www.events.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/en/events/uk...
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
In preparation for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, Tourism NI is inviting providers that reflect NI’s musical heritage to attend an online information session on the Music Experience Development Programme - register now for the event on Mon 23 Feb: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/info...
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Information session: Music Experience Development Programme
Opportunity for musicians and businesses that want to develop music tourism experiences for Northern Ireland
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Rethinking Our Resources | @daera-ni.gov.uk has launched a public consultation to seek views on the draft resources and waste management strategy for Northern Ireland - find out more and add your response: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/reso...
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Resources and Waste Management Strategy consultation
Views sought on opportunities for moving towards a circular economy in new strategy.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Social enterprises can now apply for £5k to £35k NIHE Social Investment Grants, supporting applications around: - social enterprise development - community wealth building - social value - employment and apprenticeships Find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/hous...
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Housing Executive Grants now open
Social enterprises can now apply for the Housing Executive’s Social Investment Grants.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Social enterprises with new ideas or early stage organisations seeking to progress their work are invited to apply for the Dragons’ Den: Social Enterprise Edition, returning as part of this year’s Annual Conference hosted by Social Enterprise NI - apply now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/drag...
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Dragons Den: Social Enterprise NI edition
Social enterprises are invited to pitch for a £1,500 Dragons’ Den–style prize to support their work and impact.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Local businesses are invited to take part in the Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026. This year’s fair will welcome around 2,000 Year 12 students (aged 15 to 16 years old) from up to 20 post-primary schools across the @midulsterdc.bsky.social area - find out more: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/mid-...
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Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026: Employer Opportunity
Mid Ulster businesses are invited to take part in the Mid Ulster Careers Fair 2026.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Handling workplace investigations can be complex, and getting them wrong can carry serious risks. The Labour Relations Agency has published new guidance on conducting effective employment investigations that meet legal and best practice standards: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/new-...
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New guidance for employers on handling workplace investigations
New guidance from the Labour Relations Agency to help employers and HR practitioners conduct fair and reasonable workplace investigations.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Register your interest in the 2026 Smart Nano NI 5G and Photonics Programme This programme will help SMEs to develop game-changing advanced prototyping and smart manufacturing methods to deliver new technologies - register now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/2026...
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2026 Smart Nano NI programme
Businesses in Northern Ireland can register their interest in the 2026 Smart Nano NI 5G and Photonics Programme.
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nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Neurodiversity in the Workplace event for Mid Ulster employers Local employers will hear from a range of speakers and network with local organisations offering free support and guidance at this @midulsterdc.bsky.social event. 🎟️ Book your free place now: www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/neur...
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace event for Mid Ulster employers
Free support and guidance for employers on embracing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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