Get Funding Ready Series Part 5: Why People, Planning and Partnerships Matter
Funding applications are not assessed on numbers alone. Financial information is important, but funders will often look at the wider
The Briefing
Chamber hosts Secretary of State’s first business engagement in Northern Ireland
Sir Chris Bryant met Chamber representatives in Derry to discuss business needs and the economic priorities of the North West.
Higher Level Apprenticeships Continue to Grow Across Northern Ireland
New figures show strong growth in university-delivered apprenticeships, although participation remains uneven across subjects and demographic groups. Higher Level Apprenticeships
AI demand accelerates across Ireland as SME adoption gap widens
Ireland is emerging as a leading location for AI skills and employment, but a new report warns that smaller businesses
Heritage and the City Economy
Derry’s historic character is often discussed in cultural terms. Yet it is also an economic asset, one that helps distinguish
Northern Ireland Businesses Urged to Help Shape AI Strategy
The Executive Office is seeking the views of businesses on Northern Ireland’s draft Artificial Intelligence Strategy, which will guide the
Business Innovation Grant
Northern Ireland businesses can access grants of up to £20,000, with applications closing at noon on 4th September Applications are
Get Funding Ready Series Part 4: Match the Funding Route to the Business Need
Not all funding is designed to solve the same problem. A common mistake businesses can make is to focus too
The North West’s Next Economic Challenge Isn’t Jobs. Its People.
The latest labour market data provides encouraging news for the North West. More people are in work, payrolled employment continues