Why exporting will play an important role in rebuilding our economy post COVID
Despite the impact of COVID-19 on global markets, we have started planning and laying the foundations for our recovery, with exporting set to play an important role.
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New £2m scheme launched to help SMEs develop business recovery plans
The £2m COVID-19 Business & Financial Planning Grant will support micro and SME businesses to engage an experienced consultant to carry out a review and health check of the business and develop a strategic recovery plan with financial forecasts.
Preparing for EU Exit: The EU Settlement Scheme and preparing for the post-Brexit immigration system
The UK's immigration system is changing – from 1 January 2021 an entirely new immigration regime will come into effect.
Preparing for the EU Exit: Trading Services
Leaving the EU Single Market means that there will be changes in how cross border trade in services will be conducted.
The issues for services trade have not had as much focus as goods trade. In this feature, we highlight some of the common issues which services businesses need to consider and act upon in the weeks ahead.
Upscaling potential of Northern Ireland start-ups
Northern Ireland’s tech start-up sector has seen significant growth in recent years, particularly in the fields of Fintech, cyber security, health tech and more. We recognise the importance of maximising and supporting this growth so that start-ups can rapidly scale in global markets. In light of COVID-19, this is particularly important.
Preparing for EU Exit: Trade Agreement Continuity
Trade agreements set out preferential rules that cover trade between two or more countries. They aim to make trading easier between those countries by reducing barriers on imports and exports of goods and services.
Singapore: A country where cybersecurity is a top priority
This feature is the second in our ‘Spotlight on Singapore’ a series of collaborative articles providing insights into the dynamics of region and potential opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses in Singapore; a gateway to Asia.
The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) works with Walled City Brewery to help grow its business
Having met at a matchmaking event, organized as part of the Food Business Summit and Interreg-funded NICHE project, two breweries (one from Finland and one from Northern Ireland) have been working together to produce original and innovative beer recipes.
Singapore: A global financial and FinTech hub of innovation
This feature is the third in our ‘Spotlight on Singapore’ series of collaborative articles providing insights into the dynamics of the region and potential opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses in Singapore; a gateway location to Asia.
Northern Ireland’s SMEs supported with £5m equity fund
SMEs across Northern Ireland, particularly early stage high-potential start-ups, have seen their daily businesses interrupted and have felt the impact of reduced funding options available to them at this time. To help resolve this, we have introduced a new COVID-19 Equity Investment Fund (CEIF) as part of our Access to Finance portfolio.
Singapore: A case study on First Derivatives
This feature is the fourth in our ‘Spotlight on Singapore’ series of collaborative articles providing insights into the dynamics of the region and potential opportunities for Northern Ireland businesses in Singapore; a gateway location to Asia.
CEO Speech at NI Executive Press Conference 08 September 2020
Below is the speech given by our CEO, Kevin Holland, at the NI Executive Press Conference.
An insight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s growing mining and recycling industry
This feature will provide an insight into Saudi Arabia’s growing mining and recycling industry, and the opportunities it presents for Northern Ireland businesses from the Materials Handlings sector.
Northern Ireland: Engineering Excellence for the Materials Handling sector
Northern Ireland is well known to be the world-leading region in the manufacture of mobile bulk processing and wet processing equipment. In fact, over 40% of the tracked mobile crushing and screening products in the world are made in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland on a Global Stage – Innovation & Opportunity
With the year delay, Expo 2020 Dubai hopes to bring the world together for the first time since the pandemic to celebrate our collaborations, innovations and resilience in a world that is fighting and defeating COVID19.
Invest NI Chair, Rose Mary Stalker, charts future plans
In the January/February 2020 edition of Business Eye, Rose Mary Stalker is clear about her short-term priorities as the new Chair at Invest Northern Ireland.
Spotlight on Singapore: Promoting Northern Ireland Tech in Singapore
SWITCH 2020, organised by Enterprise Singapore and the Monetary Authority of Singapore will be the world’s first round-the-clock, hybrid digital and physical event from 7-11 December. Invest Northern Ireland is offering companies the opportunity to register their interest in participating in the virtual event. Places are limited and we will allocate passes on a first-come basis.
Two years in and progress well on track to achieving Business Strategy targets
Despite a year in which our customers faced a myriad of uncertainties including Brexit, global economic conditions and a cautious business environment, their performance can only be described as exceptional.
Seven simple tips for designing shelf worthy packaging
Get seven simple tips for designing shelf worthy packaging for your business.
Graduate to Export | Launch of inaugural International Marketing Executive programme
After a competitive selection process, 10 local businesses have been chosen to participate on Invest Northern Ireland’s Graduate to Export Programme commencing in October 2019.
Advice and support on CE Marking
CE marking is a type of certification mark for certain types of products that declares conformity with the applicable EU health, safety and environmental protection legislation and standards. Invest NI launched its 2019 CE Marking seminar series this month.
Graduate to export | International Marketing Executive opportunities
The Graduate to Export programme aims to help companies with their ambitious growth plans by providing financial support to employ a graduate for 18 months to take forward a market research project that targets a specific market outside Northern Ireland.
Drive forward your export growth with our new Graduate to Export programme.
Invest Northern Ireland's Graduate to Export Programme aims to help companies with their ambitious growth plans, helping them expand and grow into new markets outside of Northern Ireland while developing their knowledge and expertise of overseas trade.
Supply Chain | Sustainability
Overview
This tutorial will provide an introduction on what to consider when beginning your Supply Chain sustainability journey. It will provide practical insights and skills to help implement more sustainable practices and drive better business outcomes.
Key speakers
In this tutorial, Jimmy Moore, Mark Cahill and Stephen Drummond, Senior Supply Chain Advisors from Invest Northern Ireland, discuss sustainability within the supply chain.
Learning objectives and benefits for businesses
Participants will be provided with:
- An overview of supply chain sustainability
- Why change? Meeting
CE Marking Electrical
Overview
This tutorial is based primarily on the Low Voltage (LV) and Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directives. It provides guidance to compliance and assists participants to determine the route that is most appropriate, cost-effective and efficient for their product. For most companies, the marking is a self-certification process and involves an evaluation of the product or equipment against a relevant standard.
Key speakers
In this tutorial, Colin Graham, from Invest Northern Ireland’s Technical Advisory Unit, and Simon Barrowcliff, Senior Technical Specialist from Element