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Founder Labs
Closes 23:59 Friday 20 November 2026
A fully funded six-month accelerator programme helping ambitious tech start-ups accelerate growth through funding, mentorship, investor access, and expert support.
9 days left
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Cluster Acceleration Programme
Closes 15:00 Friday 11 December 2026
Support for SME groups to collaborate and exploit opportunities for competitiveness.
30 days left
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Agri-Food Investment Initiative
Boost your Agri-food business with support for transformative capital investment.
Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Attract talent and tap university expertise for innovative solutions driving growth.
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Access to Finance provides business loans and equity funding to help Northern Ireland SMEs grow, scale and unlock private sector investment.
WEBINAR: CE Marking Mechanical Seminar
Many products are covered by these directives and, to be placed on the European and GB market, must bear the 'CE' or ‘UKCA’ mark - it's a legal requirement.
It is vitally important for companies to make sure that their product technical files and Declarations of Conformity are comprehensive, up to date and clearly documented whether products are being sold to GB customers or to EU markets.
This seminar is based primarily on the Machinery Directive. It provides guidance on compliance and assists participants to determine the route that is most appropriate, cost-effective and efficient for
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Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation (Armagh)
Join Innovate NI at our upcoming ‘Ready for Market: Practical steps to commercialisation workshop on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Southern Regional College, Armagh Campus.
This free workshop gives you practical steps to move beyond early development and initial traction, with a strong focus on commercialisation and growth.
Ready for market: Practical steps to commercialisation (Newtownabbey)
Join Innovate NI at our upcoming ‘Ready for Market: Practical steps to commercialisation workshop on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at Northern Regional College, Newtownabbey Campus.
This free workshop gives you practical steps to move beyond early development and initial traction, with a strong focus on commercialisation and growth.
WEBINAR: Global Technical Compliance
Does your company intend to supply mechanical or electro-mechanical machinery and/or electrical and electronic products (including control panels) outside of the EU?
It is vitally important for companies to make sure that their product technical files and risk analyses are comprehensive, up to date and clearly documented whether products are being sold in the UK or in the EU.
Companies trading within the European Union (EU) know that their products require CE Marking - this indicates that the product can be legally supplied and ensures free movement throughout the European market. CE
WEBINAR: CE Marking Electrical Seminar
European Directives. Many products are covered by these directives and, to be placed on the European and GB market, must bear the CE, UKCA, or UKNI mark - it's a legal requirement.
It is vitally important for companies to make sure that their product technical files and risk analyses are comprehensive, up to date and clearly documented whether products are being sold in the UK or in the EU.
The appropriate marking is the claim that the product meets the essential requirements of all relevant Directives, and can be legally supplied and move freely throughout the EU, GB and NI.
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Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Leadership, Skills & Talent - Derry~Londonderry
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Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Leadership, Skills & Talent - Newry
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Leadership
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Leadership, Skills & Talent - Omagh
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Leadership
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Ballymena
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Belfast
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Derry~Londonderry
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Newry
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Newtownards
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Business Breakfasts 26/27 | Powering Productivity - Omagh
We are hosting a series of regional Business Breakfast events on Powering Productivity
Training Needs Analysis Workshop - Nov 2026 - Derry~Londonderry
Gain practical tools and insights to enhance your workforce’s performance and drive business success.
Training Needs to Training Plan Workshop - Dec 2026 - Derry~Londonderry
Turn training needs into tailored plans that maximise your workforce’s potential while balancing time and cost.